If you were denied Social Security disability benefits, should you appeal? The most basic answer to this is: -Yes, you should appeal your denial at any level. But, there are some things to keep in mind as well.
What If I Die Before My SSD Case Is Settled?
Many Claimants find that they are waiting years before their Social Security disability case is resolved. For many, the years pass by very slowly.
So, what if you have a terminal illness when you do file for benefits? -If you do have a terminal illness when filing for benefits or your case takes a turn for the worse, you can be placed in expedited status. But even then, the wheels of the Social Security system still seem to move rather slowly.
Get Tested Before Applying For SSD
If you’re in Texas, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) actually offers testing to see if even despite your physical or mental condition, there may be jobs you are capable of performing.
Unless you just love being given a little bitty check each month and sitting around the house.
But, there is even more to this than just learning what jobs you may be able to perform.
Filing For Social Security Disability Benefits Is Easy.
Winning your case is a different story….
Before your file for Social Security disability benefits, keep these things in mind:
1. Do you have enough work credits to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits? Have you worked at least five out of the last ten years? If you have not, then you may have to settle for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) which will then take into consideration how many assets you have and the amount of income your family receives each month. If you have a spotty employment record and you are married with a spouse that works full-time, you may not qualify for either disability program.
If Your SSD Case Was Denied By The Appeals Council.
Your chances of winning your Social Security disability case actually do not improve if you are denied by the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) and you decide to take your case to the Appeals Council (AC). In fact, your chances of success actually decreases significantly.
So, if you lose again at the AC, then what is there to do?