The Social Security Administration (SSA) has stringent guidelines on physical or mental conditions that qualify for disability. An affected individual might obtain SSA benefits if he or she can meet the disability criteria that have been established by the SSA. If a person suffers from an impairment that impairs his or her activities of daily living, that individual might be eligible for disability benefits. For an adult, that would likely involve the inability to work. If a child is involved, the impairment must must affect his or her ability to participate in activities that are appropriate for that child’s age.
The One Year Rule
Our Illinois disability lawyers advise that another requirement for qualifying for SSA disability benefits is that an applicant’s disabling physical or mental condition must last for one year. If your medical records and reports indicate a likelihood that your condition will improve over the course of a year, your application for benefits will be denied. Most initial benefit applications are indeed denied.
The Treating Physician’s Report
Upon submission of an application, appropriate medical records and reports regarding an applicant’s disability will be reviewed, and the applicant’s disability will be rated by the SSA. You’ll want to submit sufficient evidence to support your application. If a hearing has been scheduled, updated information will be needed. An applicant’s treating physician’s statement of a severely disabling condition is important in supporting an application.
About 70% of all disability applications are denied by the SSD. If you are denied, you’ll receive a letter from the SSA that details why you were denied benefits. You have 60 days after that to file a written appeal of the decision. Whether your application for disability benefits has been denied by the SSA, or you’re considering filing an application for disability benefits from the SSA, you’ll want to consult with the compassionate and dedicated Illinois disability lawyers at Jeffrey A. Rabin & Associates. You can arrange for a free consultation and case evaluation with one of our Illinois disability lawyers by calling 847-299-0008.
