Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides monetary assistance to working Americans who have become disabled and are no longer able to work for a living. To qualify, the individual must meet the Social Security Administration’s definition of disabled and must have worked enough years and paid Social Security taxes on their earnings.
The benefits applicant must prove that their medical condition has, for at least 12 months, significantly limited their ability to do basic work activities.
Unfortunately, valid SSD claims can be denied for several reasons. Claims are often denied because the applicant has problems retrieving medical records and other evidence that is necessary to establish their disability and work history. The experienced Lexington SSD lawyers at Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer understand the common problems that arise in Social Security Disability Insurance cases and know how to help qualified applicants get the benefits they’re entitled to receive.
If you need help applying for SSD benefits in Kentucky, call us at (877) 809-5352 or contact us online to schedule a free case review and discussion of how we can help you.
Which Health Conditions Automatically Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits?
The Social Security Administration’s Listing of Impairments describes impairments the SSA considers severe enough to prevent an individual from working for a living.
If an applicant’s medical diagnosis matches an impairment on the Listing of Impairments or their condition is medically equivalent in severity and duration to an impairment on the list, this is usually sufficient to establish that an individual who is not working is disabled. An attorney at Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer can help you determine whether you should qualify for benefits.
List of Most Frequently Approved Disabilities for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
There are thousands of conditions that may qualify an applicant for Social Security Disability benefits. In a recent year, the largest category of diagnoses among people collecting disability benefits was diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue, according to the 2021 Annual Statistical Report on the Social Security Disability Insurance Program.
In 34 percent of cases, diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue were the primary reason that disabled workers received SSDI benefits. Kentucky is one of the states with the highest rates of disabled beneficiaries.
Examples of commonly found disabilities among SSDI applicants are:
- Musculoskeletal disorders
- Arthritis
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Mental Health Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Psychotic Disorders
- Nervous System Disorders
- Heart Disease
- Circulatory System Disorders
- Stroke
- Respiratory Illnesses
- Cancer
- Diabetes
- Immune System Disorders
- Intellectual Disabilities
- Neoplasms
Steps to Take if Your Disability Could Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits
If you have been diagnosed with a disabling medical condition or a combination of ailments that keeps you from working for a living, you should speak with a Social Security Disability benefits attorney. In Kentucky, you should contact Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer. The process of applying for SSDI benefits is complex. The program covers many disabling conditions. This has contributed to a confusing process and a backlog of cases.
The SSA uses a computer-based predictive model to expedite claims submitted by applicants who the most serious medical conditions. If an application doesn’t qualify to be expedited based on a compassionate allowance, the benefits process can take a year or longer, and a claim may require several appeals to gain approval.
According to the not-for-profit, nonpartisan USAFacts organization, only 36% of applicants who meet technical requirements for SSD benefits see their initial claims approved, but 50% of applicants who appeal the denied claim are ultimately approved. Many denied applicants are granted approval once an Administrative Law Judge hears their case as part of a multi-level appeals process.
The experienced Social Security Disability attorneys at Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer know how to compile medical evidence to prove a disability to the satisfaction of the SSA.
If your SSD claim has been turned down and requires an appeal, our attorneys will help you gather additional evidence to establish your eligibility for benefits. We will guide you through the appeals process. Your attorney at Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer will ensure that your appeal is complete, accurate, and filed in a timely fashion. We will be there to present your case in the appeals hearing.
Schedule A Free Case Review With Our Experienced SSDI Attorneys
If you cannot continue to work for a living because of a physical or psychological disability that you have received medical care for, you may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. Our Lexington Social Security Disability attorneys can review your work history and medical diagnosis at no charge and help you apply for disability benefits or appeal a denied SSD benefits claim.
The Social Security Disabilities attorneys of Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer have extensive knowledge of the SSD system and application process. We have successfully helped numerous people who have been denied benefits. We can help you seek the disability benefits available based on your condition and work history.
Call us at (877) 809-5352 or contact us online to schedule a free and confidential legal consultation. We will not charge a fee unless and until we recover money for you. We have offices in Lexington, Somerset, Manchester, London, North London, Hazard, Paducah, Paintsville, Prestonsburg, and Princeton, Kentucky. Call us today.
