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When you develop a disability, you expect to get help from the Social Security Administration — but some people may be disappointed. The attorneys at Carey & Hamner, P.C. in Dothan, AL, know under the Social Security disability programs, claims are often denied on the first application. These experienced attorneys help disabled individuals gather and present the evidence they need to recover crucial disability benefits, and they want you to understand why your claim may be denied.

These are a few reasons why you may be denied Social Security disability benefits:

  • social security disabilityShort-Term Disability: The Social Security Administration requires your disability to last at least 12 months or result in your death to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits or Supplemental Security Income benefits. Blind SSI applicants are the one exception to this rule.
  • Drug Or Alcohol Addiction: The SSA will deny you disability benefits if addiction to drugs or alcohol is contributing to your disability. You need medical evidence to show you would be disabled without the addiction.    
  • Income Is Too High: If you are working when you apply and you earn more than the amount defined as “substantial gainful activity,” you will be denied Social Security disability benefits. In 2016, the monthly earning limit for a person who is not blind is $1,130.

The attorneys at Carey & Hamner, P.C. understand how frustrating it is to be disabled and not get the help you need. You can depend on their compassion and vigorous pursuit of every avenue to position you for receiving all the disability benefits the law allows.

Don’t apply for Social Security disability benefits without skilled attorneys on your side. Contact Carey & Hamner, P.C. for strong representation in the Dothan, Enterprise, and Ozark areas. Call (855) 435-4797 to talk to one of their Social Security disability attorneys. Visit their website for more information, and write a review on Yelp.

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