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FAQs About Technical Denials In Social Security Disability Cases
Tracy Roberts
A denial of your disability claim can happen at any stage of the review process. When reviewing your application, one of the first areas the Social Security Administration, or SSA, looks is your income and work history. If you do not meet the requirements set for benefits, you could be denied. If you received a technical denial, here is what you need to know.
What Is a Technical Denial?
A technical denial simply means that you did not meet the financial or the work history requirement needed to qualify for disability benefits. It does not mean that you are not physically or mentally impaired and unable to work.
In 2016, you are only eligible to receive disability benefits if your monthly income is $1,130 or less. The income level is raised to $1,820 for blind individuals.
You are also required to have 40 work credits to be eligible for benefits. You are awarded four credits for every year that you work. Of the 40 needed, 20 of those had to be earned within the last 10 years. In some instances, age can impact how many work credits are needed.
What Can You Do?
If you receive a technical denial, what you do next depends on the reason for the denial. If the denial was based on your income, you need to prove that you did not earn the income the SSA believes you did.
If you did earn the income stated but are no longer working, you could argue that your income level has changed and you should be entitled to receive benefits. However, if you are still working, you need to reduce the amount that you are earning. In some instances, this could mean working only part-time or quitting your job altogether.
If your denial was based on the work credits, your options of appealing are limited to proving that you do have enough credits. Review your employment history records and ensure that the SSA has not missed any of your history.
Whether or not appealing works depends on the details of your case. In some instances, the SSA has made a simple calculation error or missed a document that was crucial in determining your eligibility. If this occurred in your case, during the appeals process, you can review the documentation used by the SSA and point out any mistakes that were made.
To avoid a delay in the re-evaluation of your case, work with an experienced attorney. He or she can help assess your case and ensure that the SSA has the information needed to make the right decision. To learn more about disability claims, contact a company like Bruce K Billman.
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