Why Social Security Disability Applications Get Denied

How to tell whether your claim for SSDI or SSI disability benefits will be denied or approved.

Here's how you can understand an ALJ's decision denying you Social Security disability benefits.

If Social Security denies you disability benefits, the agency will send you a letter that explains why you were turned down.

If you're applying for disability benefits but not complying with the medical treatment prescribed by your doctor, Social Security may be able to deny your claim for "treatment non-compliance."

Many disability applicants are surprised to learn that their disability claims have been denied even though Social Security agrees that they're unable to return to any of their past jobs.

Can disability applicants with mental disorders who abuse medication, drugs, or alcohol still get disability benefits? It depends.

Social Security can deny you disability benefits when your impairments would go away if you stopped drinking or using drugs,