An estimated 74% of all first-time applicants for Social Security Disability benefits are denied. Surprisingly, a lot of those applicants do qualify, but they are denied anyway. Everyone, from people who are legally blind to those with profound physical limitations, has been denied. Why is it so hard to get benefits? If you are trying in Oakland for Social Security Disability benefits, there’s a very good chance you will be denied too.
It’s the Caseworkers’ Responsibility to Refuse as Many as Possible
Intake workers at SSA are trained to refuse as many people as possible because if they don’t, a lot of people would take advantage of the system. That’s unfortunate but true, and a few bad apples spoil the whole bushel. Even if your medical history shows substantial limitations for work, and you are unable to work most jobs, you will still be denied.
There are a few cases where “compassionate” allowances allow people to get disability benefits. However, these cases generally include third and fourth-stage cancers and other serious and fatal illnesses.
An Oakland Social Security Disability Attorney Can Help
Many clients run afoul of their disability applications because they don’t know how to word their applications or gather enough evidence. An attorney in Oakland can help you word your application and get your evidence such that it’s much more difficult for the intake workers at SSA to refuse your application. To get started on your application, contact Ortega Disability Group.