Social Security Disability Statistics

At Edgar Snyder & Associates, we know the issues with being approved for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits and Supplementary Security Income (SSI).

With applications flooding the Social Security Administration, many Americans who are truly disabled are being denied the SSD or SSI benefits they deserve.

Now more than ever, it’s important to turn to a law firm you can trust to get you the SSD benefits you need to live and pay your bills.

2011 Social Security Disability Statistics

We’ve compiled a list of SSD and SSI statistics from 2011:

The SSA rejects over two-thirds of initial applications. Some sources say up to 85 percent are rejected the first time.
SSD and SSI applications are up nearly 50 percent from 10 years ago.
This year, approximately 3.3 million people are expected to apply for federal disability benefits – about a million more than a decade ago.
Because of the flood of applications, some applicants have to wait two years or more before the SSA evaluates their claim.
A young professional at the age of 20 has about a 30 percent chance of becoming disabled throughout his or her life before retirement.
Illnesses account for about 90 percent of all disability claims, according to the Council for Disability Awareness.
Diseases such as arthritis, back pain, sciatica, osteoporosis, and disorders of the spine are the leading cause of disability claims in 2010.
Only about a third of working Americans have any type of disability insurance through their employer or have a personal policy with disability coverage.

Denied SSD Benefits? We Can Help

At Edgar Snyder & Associates, we win the majority of appeals for our clients. Your health already causes you enough problems. Don’t suffer even more and live without SSD benefits.

Call 1-866-9-4EDGAR (1-866-943-3427), or fill out the form at the top right to get started. Remember, you only have 60 days to file an appeal. The clock is ticking, and our phones answer 24/7. Contact us now.