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Texas Disability Lawyers Share Four MORE Social Security Myths

Last week we brought you four of the most common myths we hear about regarding Social Security disability benefits. This week we have four more to share:

Myth #5: Filing a new Social Security disability claim is better than filing an appeal.

Many people believe that they should just start the process over after they have been denied benefits – or that everyone is denied benefits a certain number of times before getting approved. However, re-filing your application will most likely mean that you will be denied again – and for the same reason you were denied the first time. It is almost always a better choice to go ahead with the appeals process after a denial!

Myth #6: You can’t work while collecting Social Security disability payments.

Especially in recent years, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has encouraged disabled Americans to find their way back to the workplace and start supporting themselves again. Anyone who collects Social Security disability is allowed a small income, while the SSA also offers several programs to those who wish to transition back to the workforce while still collecting benefits.

Myth #7: The Social Security disability benefits application process always takes years.

The backlog of Social Security disability claims has been growing at a significant rate and the average time it takes to get approved for benefits has only gotten longer. However, not every applicant faces years of lag time between asking for and receiving support. If your medical condition is on the Compassionate Allowances list or if your initial application clearly proves you are eligible for benefits, the process could only take weeks or months.

Myth #8: Everyone is denied Social Security disability benefits the first time they apply.


It is true that the majority of people who apply for Social Security disability benefits are initially denied; however, about one out of three people are approved the first time they apply for support. How can you increase the chances of being in that small minority? Fill out the application thoroughly and correctly – and be certain to prove that you have a serious, long-term medical condition that prevents you from working.

Do you want to bust all of your Social Security disability myths? Talk to a Texas disability lawyer about your case during a free, private consultation at Morgan & Weisbrod.