Even under current standards, most SSDI applications are denied initially. The process is long, complex,
and often discouraging. Research shows that people denied SSDI rarely find stable work afterward
especially older applicants. This is not an attempt to dissuade from older applicants from being independent but rather a warning:
Don’t go through this alone. There is a high fail rate. The SSDI application process is not meant to be easy. Part of it’s design is to weed out those that don’t meet the strict requirements.
Furthermore, under Trump, expect a whirlwind of changes applicants need to be ready to adjust to.
An experienced Social Security Disability lawyer can guide you through every step, from application to
appeal, maximizing your chance of success.