Social Security Blog

What Disability Cases Get Approved?

Published on 2012-02-11 12:59:00

In a previous blog post, I had mentioned that the Social Security Administration (SSA) denies the majority of Social Security disability benefits claims, whether SSDI or SSI. What was not mentioned was what types of claims are approved.In 2009, SSA approved 846,290 disability applications. Approximately 37% of those applications either met or equaled one of the government's Listing of Impairments. In other words, the claimant had a particular medical condition so severe that it warranted disab

Should I Appeal My Disability Benefits Approval?

Published on 2012-02-07 19:32:00

Less than 7% of those applying for Social Security disability benefits, whether SSDI or SSI, whose case is at the reconsideration level are approved. If you are one of the few whose case is approved at that level, you may find yourself in a position where you are not satisfied with the back benefits awarded to you. Disagreeing with the Social Security Administration's decision, you may think about appealing. BE CAREFUL!It is not always a good idea to appeal a reconsideration approval. In som

Disability Hearings: What Does In Writing Mean?

Published on 2012-02-04 16:37:00

You waited for years to finally have your Social Security disability hearing and at the end of the court appearance the judge may have told you, "I will review the file and you will receive my decision in the mail." Sometimes, a judge may even say "you can expect my decision in the mail in 3-4 weeks." Unfortunately, more often than not claimants wait for months before they receive a decision in the mail.Waiting for a judge's disability decision can be extremely nerve wracking. A common questio