If you are unable to work, this can be a difficult time. One way to help you pay your bills is by relying on disability to do so. This is money that is offered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) if you qualify for it. It's important to complete the paperwork correctly to ensure you are able to receive this money if you are disabled. Knowing the reasons that you may be unable to receive disability may help you to avoid these situations.
Reason #1: You don't cooperate
It's important that you can prove you are cooperative with your doctor and the treatment that is recommended to you. If you refuse to take medication, engage in physical therapy or avoid ways to improve your health, you may be denied treatment.
Reason #2: You commit fraud
Lying on your disability application is a sure-fire way to be unable to receive payments. It's important to be truthful in all the information that you provide to the government. Be sure to include only accurate facts when filling out the paperwork.
Reason #3: You've been convicted of a crime
If you are in prison for committing a felony, you will be denied disability. You can't be imprisoned and receive a payment from the SSA at the same time.
Additionally, if you were injured in prison and this lead to you being unable to work, you may not be capable of receiving payment.
Reason #4: Your substance abuse caused the disability
If you have excessively used drugs or alcohol in the past, you may be unable to get disability if this is the cause of your inability to work.
Being an alcoholic or drug addict is reason enough for the SSA to deny your application.
Reason #5: You can't be found
If the SSA can't locate you, you will be unable to receive payments. This makes it critical to provide updated information regarding your address to allow you to receive the disability that you are qualified to get.
Once the SSA concludes that you can't be tracked down, you will be denied further payments.
Finally, getting the help you need when you can't work is critical for your survival. Be sure to rely on the expertise of a disability lawyer like one from Law Offices Of Russell J. Goldsmith if you feel you have been unfairly denied payment that is rightfully yours. Obtaining your disability payment could make a significant difference in your quality of life.
