A significant number of Social Security disability claims are denied when first considered. There are a wide variety of reasons why a claim may be denied, including that the disability isn't considered severe enough, the medical evidence presented was deemed insufficient, the injury or illness in question did not seem to limit the claimant's ability to perform the same or similar work, and the claimant failed to adhere to medical treatment aimed at relieving the medical condition. A claim denial, though, for any reason can throw an individual into treacherous financial territory.
The good news is that a denied claim can be appealed. The first step in the appellate process is known as reconsideration. When requesting reconsideration, a claimant should include any new or newly obtained evidence that directly rebuts the reason for the initial denial. This may include additional medical records, but it is important to note that a mere letter from one's doctor isn't enough. Instead, the records submitted should show scientific facts to support the claim, including diagnoses, laboratory findings, medical treatment provided, and the patient's response to said treatment.
