Will a Claimant Be Denied Social Security Disability Benefits If He Fails to Follow Prescription Regiments?
Q: Should a claimant submit another social security disability application when he is not approved for benefits after he applies?
A: A claimant should not submit another social security disability application after he does not initially receive approval for benefits. Submitting a new claim is one of the most common mistakes made. The appropriate next step is to file an appeal. The first appeal is to file for reconsideration. The deadline for filing for reconsideration is sixty days after being notified of denial. If your case is not approved after reconsideration, you then file to have it heard before an administrative judge. Having your case heard before an administrative judge offers one last chance to plead your case and allows the judge to comprehensively review your file and all supporting items. If you simply keep filing a new claim that goes through the initial review process, your case never gets to be heard by a judge. By choosing to apply again and start the process over, a claimant unnecessarily waits through the initial review process to likely not receive approval again. You will be back where you started. Following the appropriate next steps in the process and choosing to appeal your claim will improve your chances of being awarded benefits.
Q: Do you hurt your chances of being approved for social security disability benefits, if you do not take the medication prescribed to you by your doctor?
A: You will weaken your case when applying for social security disability when you choose to not follow recommended prescription regiments. A disability examiner or judge may view your refusal to take medication as evidence that you do not need the medication because your condition does not hamper your ability to function or work. More importantly, it is difficult to determine the severity of your particularly case if you are not following prescribed treatments. To assure that a sound decision can be reached regarding your case, make sure you take all prescriptions and adhere to regiments recommended by your physician.
Q: When should you apply for social security disability?
A: A decision may be rendered on some disability cases after only a couple months, while other may take years. For that reason, you should submit your application as soon as your injury prevents you from working and you believe you will be unable to work for at least 12 months. Do not wait. Contact Social Security as soon as possible to minimize wait time. Do not delay seeking a social security lawyer, if you wish to have legal counsel during the process.