Of the more than four-million residents that live in the State of Washington, approximately 3.6 percent receive Social Security Disability benefits. Thousands more apply for Social Security Disability benefits each year. Unfortunately, approximately 70 percent of the disability claims received by the Social Security Administration are denied during the initial stage of the application process. The majority of Washington Social Security Disability applicants must obtain a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge if they hope to receive disability benefits at some point in the future.

Each and every year, thousands of Massachusetts residents file claims for Social Security Disability benefits. Of the more than four million residents living in the state, approximately 4.5 percent receive disability payments from the Social Security Administration. Unfortunately, more than half of the Massachusetts Social Security Disability applicants who apply for disability benefits will be denied at the initial stage of the application process.

In 2011 alone, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is expected to receive more than three million applications for Social Security Disability benefits. In the State of Texas, more than sixty percent of initial applications received by the Texas Social Security Disability offices will be denied if prior approval rates are any indication of the future. To make matters worse, more than 80 percent of initial appeals will be denied by the SSA as well.

There are nearly five-and-a-half million residents living in the State of New Jersey. Approximately 3.4 percent of these residents are receiving Social Security Disability benefits. Each year, thousands of New Jersey workers face a long-term or permanent disability that results in an application for disability benefits through the Social Security Administration.

Each and every year, millions of disabled American citizens apply for Social Security Disability benefits. In New York, approximately 57 percent of the disability claims received are denied by the Social Security Administration (SSA). When a Social Security Disability applicant is denied Social Security Disability benefits, they are able to go directly to the hearing stage of the disability appeal process.

If you have received a letter of denial regarding your Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Disability claim, you are not alone. The system is somewhat slanted towards denying disability claims, as the burden of proof is on you regarding your disability and your financial status. In order to qualify for SSI, you must prove both that you are completely disabled by the SSA’s standards and that you are in financial need.

When you’re ready to apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you can apply in person at your nearest Social Security Administration (SSA) office, over the telephone, or online at the SSA website. If you apply in person, you should come prepared to wait, as it may take an hour or more before someone is available to see you due to the overload of disability cases.

Most initial Social Security Disability claims are denied. If you are facing an initial denial, you should not let that stop you or discourage you from seeking Social Security Disability benefits. You will receive instructions regarding the appeals process along with your denial letter from the Social Security Administration (SSA).

There are many things about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) which are lengthy and complicated. The actual process of applying for your Social Security Disability Insurance benefits is fairly simple and straight forward.

In order to get the ball rolling, you simply call your Social Security Administration (SSA) and inform them of your intent to file. They will then set up an interview date with you. You can have your interview conducted over the phone or in person. It is recommended to have your interview in person if you are able to do so.

The financial ramifications of a denied disability claim can be overwhelming. Without a way to generate an income, disability applicants who do not plan properly may face a serious financial crisis before the appeal process can be completed. If you plan on applying for Social Security Disability benefits, it is important that you plan ahead to prevent undue financial stress should you need to wait months or years while pursuing your claim through the SSA's Social Security Disability appeal process.