It’s hard enough to be diagnosed with a mental impairment. It becomes a whole lot worse when this prevents you from carrying out with your livelihood, and you find out you’ve been denied of your social security disability claim.

Unfortunately, there are a lot of instances wherein the disability applicant gets turned down by the SSA. Here are some reasons why this process may end up with such unfavorable results.

Insufficient Proof

When it comes to filing a disability claim, what’s most important is proving that such a disability exists. Unless you have strong documentation of your condition, beginning from diagnosis to treatment, then you may end up being denied for your claim.

Keep in mind that the officers at the SSA are not necessarily doctors, and so all they really have to go by with their decision-making are the documents that you file. Should they feel that your submission is insufficient, then it could give them a very good reason to deny your claim for disability based on form.

Failure to Follow Up with Treatment

Not too many people realize this but not going through with your treatment is also another reason to block your disability claim. It’s not enough for you be able to prove your condition. If you are not taking your medication, or are not going to your treatment, then you still could not avail of the disability benefits.

Long-Term Condition

Another condition that must be met is that your mental condition should last for at least 12 months. If, based on the diagnosis of your doctor and the treatment plan laid out for you, it’s found that your mental impairment is not likely to last a year, then it could also mean a denial of claim.

Watch out for these considerations so that you can avoid the pitfalls that could cost you your claim for disability benefits.

Sources
Why Mental Impairment Claims Get Denied for Disability, Disability Secrets
Why Was My Mental Illness Claim Denied?, Disability Benefits Help