Confused about Why Your Michigan Social Security Disability Claim was Denied? These Statistics Might Surprise You
When a person applies for Social Security Disability in Michigan, they may be surprised to find out that their claim has been denied outright at the first application stage, and they may not know what exactly to do next. The truth of the matter is that the Michigan Social Security Disability process can be extremely daunting and confusing, with complex laws, rules, and regulations, a lack of helpful assistance and guidance from many Social Security Disability offices, and letters from the Social Security Administration that seem full of information, but are difficult to understand. However, Michigan Social Security Disability claimants should not be completely discouraged if they are denied the first time that they apply for Social Security Disability benefits. To explain why this is, we provide statistics about the Social Security Disability claims process here.
Social Security Administration’s Statistics Shed Light on Social Security Disability Application Process
According to the Social Security Administration, from the years 2012-2021, the “final award rate” (the rate of Social Security Disability claims that were ultimately approved) has varied, but the average final award rate is 30 percent of all claims filed. Applicants that were awarded benefits at the initial application stage (in other words, after the first time that they applied) have ranged from 20 percent to 21 percent over the same time period. In contrast, the number of applicants who were awarded Social Security Disability benefits at the reconsideration stage (after initial application) has averaged 2 percent from 2012-2021, and the number of applicants who had their claims approved at the hearing level averaged 8 percent. The total number of denied Social Security Disability applications from 2012-2021, according to the Social Security Administration averaged a whopping 67 percent. In sum, a staggering 70 percent of Social Security Disability applications are denied at the initial application level, and those applicants who have received denial letters after their first application are certainly not alone.
How to Increase Your Chances of Being Approved for Social Security Disability Benefits
With the surprising statistics about the Social Security Disability applications process in mind, many Social Security Disability applicants may wonder just how they can increase their chances of getting approved for benefits. One important and helpful resource in Michigan that may increase your chances of being approved is an experienced Michigan Social Security Disability lawyer. An experienced Michigan Social Security Disability lawyer knows the ins-and-outs of the complex application process and can help represent you and fight for you in your case before the Social Security Administration.
The experienced Michigan Social Security Disability Lawyers at Nationwide Disability Law are here to help Michigan Social Security Disability applicants get Social Security Disability benefits due to them. Do not hesitate to discuss your case with an experienced Michigan Social Security Disability lawyer. Contact the experienced Social Security Disability lawyers at Nationwide Disability Law today and speak to an experienced Social Security Disability lawyer about your case now.
