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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSD) is a type of coverage funded
through payroll taxes. It pays monthly benefits to certain people who
qualify if they became disabled before they reach retirement age and can
no longer work. Typically, those who are eligible must have worked a certain
number of years in a job where they paid Social Security (FICA) taxes.
They also need to have earned a certain number of work credits; people
can receive up to four a year.
If you applied for SSD having met the prerequisites, you could still be
denied for any of the following reasons:
You earn too much income
Your disability won’t last long enough or isn’t severe enough
The Social Security Administration (SSA) can’t reach you
You did not submit sufficient medical evidence
You failed to follow prescribed therapy
Your disability is based on a type of addiction
You have been convicted of a crime
You committed fraud
The SSA will typically send a letter to you explaining their decision for
why they have decided to deny your claim. If you don’t agree with
the denial, you have the option to appeal their decision. Most cases make
sense to appeal because you have a good chance of winning your appeal
at the hearing stage, especially if you hire a lawyer to represent you.
There is no cost to file an appeal with the SSA. However, if you end up
having to file an appeal in federal court, there are court fees and other
expenses involved.
If you’ve been denied SSD and you wish to appeal your decision, don’t
hesitate to call us. Our experienced
Harrisburg Social Security Disability lawyers can help you file the necessary appeal paperwork to request a hearing
and gather evidence to support your claim.
Don’t give up if your initial application was denied. Get in touch
with the attorneys at Metzger Wickersham today to schedule a free initial
consultation. For the past 130 years, our firm has represented thousands
of individuals in many legal matters. Today, we focus our efforts on helping
people who have been injured or disabled in
personal injury,
workers’ compensation, and Social Security Disability claims. Let us see what we can do for you.
Contact usat(888) 286-2850or fill out our online form today to schedule your free initial consultation.