How to get an SSDI reconsideration appeal approvedIf you have a reconsideration appeal pending, in all candor you do not have a very good chance of being approved. Statistics vary from year to year, and from state to state. In the state of North Carolina, to use one example, it was not unusual to have reconsideration approvals not exceed 14 percent of all reconsideration appeals filed. According to one source, national statistics suggest that an average of 10 to 12 percent of reconsideration appeals end in an approval for disability. So what can get a SSDI reconsideration appeal approved? There are a couple of ways to potentially get your reconsideration approved. Related: 1. The Social Security Disability Approval Process, 2. Tips for Getting Disability Approved, 3. How does a person get approved for disability? If you submit new and compelling medical evidence that supports a finding of disabled, your reconsideration may be approved. This could be new medical evidence or even medical evidence from a source you provided but Social Security did not consider. Another avenue that may result in your reconsideration appeal being approved could be the disability examiner who made your initial disability decision made an error in their determination that would make caused their decision incorrect. Do not give up if your reconsideration appeal is not approved, as this is for most just a necessary step toward their disability hearing with an administrative law judge. This level of the Social Security Disability process has the highest chance of approval. About the Author: Tim Moore is a former Social Security Disability Examiner in North Carolina, has been interviewed by the NY Times and the LA Times on the disability system, and is an Accredited Disability Representative (ADR) in North Carolina. For assistance on a disability application or Appeal in NC, click here. Most popular topics on SSDRC.com Social Security Disability in North Carolina Common Mistakes to avoid after being denied for Disability Tips to Prepare for Filing for Social Security Disability or SSI Advice to Win SSD and SSI Benefit Claims Social Security Disability SSI Questions What is the difference between Social Security Disability and SSI? How to get disability for depression Getting disability for fibromyalgia SSI disability for children with ADHD What is the Application Process for Social Security Disability and SSI? Social Security Disability SSI Exam tips More Social Security Disability SSI Questions What makes you eligible for Social Security Disability or SSI? Related pages: Trying to get disability with meniere's, degenerative disc, ankylosing spondylitis, depression, and anxiety What to do if you are under review for disability? How many hours can you work if you are receiving Social Security Disability? Will you need a disability attorney if you have a mental condition? Do you have to notify your employer if you apply for Social Security? Can I get disability on the basis of foot drop? How long is the disability process? When is the time to get a disability lawyer? Attempts by Congress to cut Social Security Disability What is your disability attorney supposed to do in their role? Why is there a waiting period for disability? Why does Social Security deny you when you have a lawyer? Who can help me file for disability? |
