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Social security disability

Asked on Sep 22nd, 2013 on Social Security Disability - New Jersey
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My daughter was denied social security disability. She cannot work due to neurological problems. She's 26. What can she do to fight this?
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Elder Law Attorney serving Toms River, NJ
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You need to look at the specific reason she was denied to find a clue as to what needs to be done to appeal.  For example, the denial might say something like the "neurological problems do not impair her ability to work"  because the neurologist did not specifically say that your daughter cannot work.  It is not enough to describe the symptoms, the condition, the pain, the impairment, etc. In order to get SSD the doctors doing the reports must specifically say that as a result of this condition this person cannot engage in any meaningful employment.  You can appeal it and should.  sometimes I think everyone just gets denied the first time and SSD just wants to see if you will appeal.
Answered on Sep 23rd, 2013 at 8:40 AM

Diana L. Anderson, Certified Elder Law Attorney This response is not legal advice and does not establish any form of attorney/client relationship

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