Tuesday, June 10, 2014
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Sustaining
an injury that leads to a long-term disability is among the most depressing
situations a person can find himself in. It could mean not being able to make a
living for a long time, which would even be more devastating if the disabled
person has a family to support. Fortunately, there are social security benefits
intended for such a contingency.
However,
there are occasions when claims for such benefits are denied. SSA authorities
may deem a claimant ineligible for a number of reasons, two of which are
discussed in the following paragraphs.
One of
these reasons is when the applicant is found to still be earning more than the
substantial gainful activity (SGA) limit. The SGA is what the SSA uses to
determine whether a person is incapable of providing for himself after the
disability. The benefits increase as the applicant’s income decreases.
Another
reason for a claims denial is if the disability is expected to end sooner than
12 months. A disabled person who will likely recover in less than a year, and
thus may get back gainful employment within that period, could be deemed
ineligible for benefits.
If you
believe you are entitled to disability benefits despite a claim denial, it is
best to immediately consult with a Social Security disability lawyer, who can
advise and help you on what to do next.
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