Living with a disability is often mentally taxing for many people in Tennessee. If you can no longer work, you cannot earn enough money to financially support yourself. Under the circumstances, you may feel like a burden to your family. If you’ve applied for SSDI and been denied, a disability attorney in Tennessee could help you get answers.
Where to Start
First, your attorney needs all the letters you received from the Social Security Administration, including the denial letter. They must establish why you were turned down. Sometimes, you’ll get denied if the agency can’t get your medical records. Incomplete applications are a common reason for denials, and you could get a reconsideration from the SSA if your attorney can retrieve adequate proof of your disability.
How Long Did You Work?
Your disability attorney in Tennessee must know how long you worked before becoming disabled. Your benefits are based on how much you’ve paid into the Social Security program through tax deductions. These elements determine how much you should receive each month. If your appeal is successful, the attorney calculates the backpay you should receive from the SSA.
An Inability to Work
You must have a disability that stops you from working in any industry. If you can work in other sectors, you may be turned down. The disability must exist for at least one year to get approval. The SSA has SSDI programs for short-term and long-term disabilities.
Social Security Disability Insurance is available to former workers who become disabled. If you are denied, you must present more proof during your appeal. Contact Drozdowski & Rabin, PLLC, to appeal an SSDI decision.
