Common Reasons for Denial

Recent statistics divulged by the SSA stated that eventually, 34% of all applications for SSDI benefits are approved.  But in the initial stages of the process, 75% of claims are denied. So does this mean that if you are filing for benefits because you have been diagnosed with a liver disease or disorder that these statistics will apply to you? It is difficult to say yes or no since the SSA does not break down these percentages by disease.  It is a generalized accumulation of statistics so the numbers could be higher or lower where liver disease disabilities are concerned.

What is important is that you realize why your application could possibly be denied so that you are able to overcome the possibility of it and receive the benefits you are in need of.  Remember that just because you are denied initially, this does not mean that your case has to end there.  Should you be denied and feel that you are still entitled to SSDI benefits, it is recommended that you seek the services of an experienced and qualified Social Security Disability attorney.

Despite the above, we have always felt that an individual should consult with an attorney immediately prior to embarking on the application process.  Although many cases involving liver diseases and disorders are truly justified and worthy of awarding benefits for the afflicted individual, it is not uncommon to see more denials than approvals at this stage of the application process.

Additionally, the evaluation of any evidence presented in an SSDI case is the responsibility of the Social Security judge.  If that evaluation is limited and not addressed properly, your application will most likely be denied.  Even if you feel that you have a qualified case, any of the following could be grounds for denial of benefits:

• Some adjudicators will just reject any case where a particular medical condition or disease does not meet one of the SSA’s “listings” of impairments
• Some SSDI benefits applications may feature numerous listings but not the main problem
• It is not uncommon for adjudicators to simply deny an new application if the individual has applied before and been denied
• If you have worked after the onset or the diagnosis of your liver disease or disorder, it is possible that the adjudicator in your case will deny your application
• It is a common practice of many adjudicators to simply deny applications when they have too many disability claims to deal with