Why SSA Denies Disability Benefits Claim

 Why SSA Denies Disability Benefits Claim Many disabled Americans consider Social Security disability benefits as their last resort when it comes to compensating their financial needs. Social Security Administration's (SSA) Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are federal programs that may provide benefits for disabled people. The objectives of the programs are obviously beneficial; however, there are cases when the claim of an applicant is denied.

The following are the usual reasons why SSA denies a claimant's application for SSDI or SSI benefits:
1. The disability won't last long enough
For a person with disabling condition to successfully obtain SSDI or SSI benefits, the SSA must approve that his or her impairment is severe enough that it may last at least 12 months or that it may result in death. There are many cases that a claim is rejected because SSA believes that an applicant's condition may be improved promptly.
2. The claimant earn too much income
SSDI applicants who have paid Social Security taxes for multiple years may be denied by the SSA. Under SSA's guidelines for disability benefits claims, a claimant may be rejected if he or she had an income above the limit of substantial gainful activity (SGA). For SSDI applicants, the SGA limit for non-blind person is $1,000 a month in 2011. For SSI benefits, an applicant's income should not be higher than $1,433 a month.
3. Failure to follow prescribed therapy
The SSA may reject one's disability benefits claim if he or she failed to follow his or her physician's prescribed therapy when he or she had the ability to do so.
4. One's disability is due to drug or alcohol addiction
An SSDI or SSI claimant whose disability is based on drug addiction or alcoholism cannot expect to obtain benefits grant. However, if the applicant stopped taking drugs or alcohol and he or she becomes disabled, he or she can claim for disability benefits.
5. Fraud
If a person acquired his or her disability benefits in a deceitful manner, the SSA can automatically terminate his or her benefits and he or she may be held liable for committing fraud.
Obtaining SSDI or SSI benefits is always not easy, which is it is best to consult with an experienced disability lawyer. If you are in California and you find it difficult to apply for disability claims, you may want to get assistance from a California disability attorney to learn more on the proper procedures you should take