What if you make too much when You Apply for Disability Benefits? (Technical Denials)Initially, Social Security must make a determination regarding non-medical disability criteria. For instance, if an individual is still working over the SGA amount (a monthly monetary amount that Social Security deems to be substantial and which indicates that a person is able to work), the disability claim will be a technical denial. This is a type of a decision that does not involve evaluating a person's medical records--technical denials are usually issued very quickly. Technical denials may be given when a person is working and earning too much when they apply for disability, or when they lack insured status for Social Security Disability (have not paid enough into the system to qualify), or have too much income or assets to qualify for SSI disability, which is a need-based disability program. Essentially, technical denials will never be sent by the social security administration to the state disability processing agency (in most states, this agency is called disability determination services) for a medical determination because, in those instances, a person has not met the necessary non-medical requirements and further disability criteria that allows them to file a disability claim with the social security administration. However, if the disability claim meets the non-medical criteria (meaning they are eligible to file for either Social Security Disability or SSI), then the disability claim is sent to the state agency responsible for Social Security Disability decisions and a medical determination will be made. The state agency uses disability examiners, vocational experts, and physicians to make medical decisions in accordance with Social Security Disability and SSI criteria. The disability-processing agency must follow strict guidelines set forth by congress to determine if an individual is disabled according to Social Security rules and regulations. 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: Social Security Disability Lawyer NC If I Get Denied Twice For SSD or SSI Disability, What Do I Do? What if my Disability Application is denied? What is a Social Security Disability Denial based on? How Many Times Will Social Security Disability Deny You before You Get Approved for Disability? If you are Denied for Disability, Should you File a new Application or File an Appeal of the Denial? What does a Disability Denial Letter from Social Security say? What Are The Reasons For Social Security Disability Cases Being Denied? If You Get Denied For Disability Should You appeal Or file A New Claim? What if you get denied for disability multiple times? If you get denied on a disability application do you have to file a new application? Social Security Disability, SSI, and autoimmune disorders Social Security Disability qualifications Applying for SSI disability in Florida How much does a Florida disability lawyer cost? How Much Can You get in Social Security Disability in Florida? |
