The United States government offers disability payments to citizens unable to work due to a disability. If you have a disability, you will need to go through a rigorous application process before you can receive payments if your claim is accepted. If your claim gets denied, you’ll need a Washington, DC, disability lawyer to help you. Here are three reasons your disability was denied.
1. Insufficient Evidence
In order to receive disability, you need to prove that you have a qualifying disability and that the disability prevents you from working. An excellent way to obtain proof of your disability is to go to the doctor and present the medical records. Of course, certain conditions are more difficult to prove than others.
2. Paperwork Error
There is a lot of paperwork involved with filing a disability claim, and it can get confusing. You can easily misunderstand a question or miss a particular required document. One error can cause the entire claim to get denied if you aren’t careful. A lawyer can fill out the paperwork for you, reducing the likelihood of an error.
3. Too Much Income
Disability is there to support people who cannot make a living due to their disability. If you can somehow earn an income despite your disability, then you will be disqualified for benefits. A lawyer can go over your options with you if you still work and earn a living wage with your disability.
Did your disability claim get denied? You need a Washington, DC, disability lawyer. Contact O’Neil and Bowman Disability Group to learn more.
