Denials can occur because the SSA may have misinterpreted the documentation, the application may not be complete, or there may be other issues that need to be addressed. When clients come to us to ask about a denial, we will explain why the denial occurred. We notice that denials most often occur because of the following:nn Lack of evidence to support a disability claimn The treatment plan created by a doctor was not followedn Income is too highn Lack of cooperation, which could include a missing document or a line that has not been completed on a formnnIt is important for clients to go to the doctor to have the appropriate documents completed. Although someone may believe it is obvious that they are disabled if they use a wheelchair, the administrative law counsel and workers for the SSA do not know that. They need to see documentation from a licensed physician who diagnosed the disability.nnTreatment plans can help a disabled person recover to a certain degree. The SSA does not know if the treatment plan given to one of our clients could allow them to overcome their disability, and the SSA will deny claims where it seems the applicant is not following their treatment plan. It is important for a client to work with a doctor to provide testimony showing that the person wants to live a productive life but is still disabled.nnAgain, household income could be too high for a Social Security claim. Although clients cannot move their money around to get the benefits they deserve, we will work with the family to prove that the household income does not necessarily make up for someone’s disability. We take everything into account, and we will compile all the documentation necessary to convince the SSA to approve the claim.