Do you need to apply for social security disability or retirement benefits? In some cases, these claims are denied. To avoid a social security claim denial, be sure to follow the application instructions exactly. For Disability claims go to https://www.ssa.gov/disabilityssi/
You can log in or create a “my Social Security” account to check the Status of Your Application online.
Your application status shows:
- Your Re-entry number for pending online benefit application or online appeal that has not been submitted;
- The date they received your application or appeal;
- Scheduled Hearing date and time;
- Current claim or appeal location including the address of the office processing your application; and
- If a decision has been made.
You cannot check the status of your application online if you do not have a my Social Security account.
According to Motley Fool, “one-third of disability applications are denied” and they provide 8 Reasons Your Application Might be Denied. The top 2 reasons are:
1. You don’t have enough “working credits” to qualify.
2. You make too much money.
To properly file a claim or appeal a decision, you may need to:
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