Reasons Social Security Disability Applications Get Denied

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These articles explain some of the most common reasons that Social Security applications get denied, and how to make sure they don't happen to you.

Articles

Eight Reasons You May Be Denied Disability Benefits
Will your claim for SSDI or SSI disability benefits be denied?
When Using Drugs or Alcohol Can Keep You From Getting Disability Benefits
Social Security can deny you disability benefits when your impairments would go away if you quit drinking or using drugs.
Being Denied Disability for Failing to Take Medication or Follow Treatment
If you don't take prescribed medications or other treatment, Social Security can deny you disability benefits.
Being Denied Disability Benefits Because You Can Do Sit-Down Work
Social Security can often deny you disability if it thinks you can work at a sit-down job that doesn't require previous job skills.
When Social Security's Mistakes about Your Job History Get Your Disability Application Denied
You need to explain exactly what you did in your last job to get Social Security to make the right decision.
Getting Denied Disability Because Social Security Didn't Consider All of Your Medical Conditions
You can appeal if Social Security didn't consider all of the physical and mental conditions that limit you.
What Will Cause Your Social Security Disability Benefits to Stop?
If you start working, or your medical condition improves, or you change your living situation, your disability benefits could be terminated.

Resources

How to Appeal a Denied Claim
Learn about the various levels of appeals and how to file an appeal.

Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability
Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability is the essential handbook for successfully appealing a Social Security disability denial.

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