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Originally Posted by MTK
There’s nothing convoluted about the application, it’s very straight forward. Some main reasons why people get denied initially... they don’t cooperate with the process, ie don’t go to consultative exams or don’t return required forms or requests for follow up information. Also, we don’t screen out applicants. Even though you need to have a condition that is either terminal or will keep you out of work for at least a year, if you insist on filing due to your sprained pinky you can file. I’d say non cooperation and filing for mild injuries/conditions account for a significant amount of initial denials. Having a lawyer is a complete waste of money. All it buys is a false sense of security. They fill out the same paperwork we fill out for applicants and they often do a much worse job.
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I guess the stat I would be interested to know, but quite honestly not interested enough to dig it out myself, is of the 64% that are disqualified, how many are found to be qualified at a later stage.
To me "non-cooperation" and failure to file forms is exactly the bureacratic side of it that I say should be between Govt and Nonprofits/charities, not between the govt and the disabled person who needs the help. The filing for mild injuries/conditions certainly is what taxpayers would hope would be the largest percent of rejections to be and if it's over 90% then I would reconsider my position, but even in that, non-governmental organizations can, imo, evaluate and direct people who should not be receiving disability aid more effectively and personably then a government bureaucrat who is tasked with NOT screening out applicants.