The definition of disability is very different when looked at through different eyes. Although you may know you are suffering from a disability for all the right reasons the Social Security Administration only view disabilities as a condition that is included in and defined in their list of impairments along with substantial proof that you have a disability that will last for at least 12 months, has already lasted 12 months or will result in your death. That, in a nut shell, is the definition, now comes the issue of meeting it. Many applicants hire Social Security lawyers in Missouri for help and guidance.
Social Security has what is known as the “blue book.” This book includes the definition and descriptions of all the physical and mental impairments that are considered disabling. There are dozens upon dozens of conditions listed; HIV-AIDS, loss of a limb, personality disorders and many more. All you have to do to be granted disability benefits is to prove that you meet the criteria that are applicable of the condition you suffer from. If you can do what sounds to be easy, then your application will be approved.
The problem is; it is very hard to be granted approval on the blue book definition alone. Approximately three quarters of all the applications are denied, this is why applicants turn to Social Security lawyers in Missouri, to help them qualify in another way.
Lawyers who deal with Social Security issues can pull together the information that the SSA are looking for when they review your application. The data will support your inability to perform the work that you have been hired to do. The administration may very well agree with the assessment, agreeing that you cannot do your assigned work, however they may conclude that you still can perform other tasks more suited to your disability. If the administration contends this to be the case the attorney will argue that due to your skill set, education and age you are not capable of performing the function suggested.
Your application for benefits must include supporting information including the details of every doctor that has attended to you as well as every institution that you have been confined in. As the administration blue book is what is used to define the criteria that meet the condition to be considered as a disability it may very well be that the attending physician is not familiar with the definition. This being the case the Social Security lawyers in Missouri will explain to the doctor how your disability limits your activities.
Even with all this information supporting your application as well as meeting the medical and non-medical requirements, approval of benefits is far from automatic and your lawyer will take you through the various stages of appeal.
The Grundy Disability Group are Social Security lawyers in Missouri. For over 12 years the lawyers have been helping disabled clients with all stages of their application and appeal.
