Social Security Disability Lawyer

If you have a condition that prevents you from working, you may assume this automatically qualifies you for receiving social security disability benefits. And in a fair world, it would. However, the world is still a just place, so your claim may not be initially handled in the way it deserves. But to give yourself the best odds possible, consider how your own statements may be ruining your approval chances. 

When filling out your application for benefits or speaking at the hearing, it is imperative that you do not underrate how serious your condition is. Talk about the mental and physical ways that you are not able to hold a job. Many claimants have better days than others, but the good days don’t cancel out the bad ones. Be open about what your worst days look like, since these are the ones that ultimately prevent you from working.

Social security benefit applications may get denied if a claimant states they are able to go about their everyday activities without issue. Consider whether this is true for you, and in what ways you need support. Be realistic about how your condition hinders you. For instance, do you have to sit down and rest between chores, use a handrail to get out of bed in the morning, or a motorized cart at the grocery store? And on top of that, are any medications causing side effects that make it harder to perform tasks and engage in hobbies? This is information that must be expressed on the social security application or when attending your hearing.

As the social security disability lawyer associates from The Law Offices of Mark T. Hurt have seen before, there are many times when a claimant’s application is wrongfully denied. Those who are in need of social security benefits for a disability are advised to be fully honest about how their condition causes them to struggle.