The #1 Reason Brevard County Claims Are Denied in 2025
Category: Disability Law
- 24 Nov 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
First off, let me say that 4 out of 5 times, denials occur because of faulty paperwork or lack of substantial proof, not because your condition isn’t being taken seriously. I wanted to make that clear from the very start.
People often take it personally when they are denied disability benefits, but I assure you, it’s never personal. The person reviewing your application most likely did not see enough medical proof that your condition has caused you to become disabled and unable to earn a living.
People often erroneously assume that the Social Security office somehow knows their pain or that they will approve applications with a VA disability rating. This is simply not the case. When it comes to tapping into benefits which will send you payments every month, possibly for the rest of your life, SSA employees have a strict criterion which must be met.
The bottom line is that insufficient medical evidence tops the charts as the #1 denial reason, clocking in at around 35-40% of all initial rejections in the Orlando North hearing office (which covers Brevard County).
Why does this hit so hard locally? Brevard’s got a unique mix of blue-collar workers (think aerospace techs with repetitive strain injuries) and retirees dealing with chronic issues like arthritis or neuropathy from years in the humid Florida sun. But when you file, the SSA isn’t just taking your word for it—they need a airtight “paper trail” showing:
- How severe your symptoms really are: Not just “back pain,” but specifics like “unable to sit for more than 20 minutes without radiating sciatica, confirmed by MRI dated [X].”
- Consistency over time: Gaps in treatment records (e.g., missing visits to your Parrish Medical Center doc during hurricane season) scream “maybe it’s not that bad” to the reviewer.
- Impact on daily life and work: Vague notes like “patient reports fatigue” won’t cut it. They want details on why you can’t lift 10 pounds or focus for a full shift at a Palm Bay warehouse.
This is exactly when an attorney can be of assistance. Attorneys exist in this field to help clients get the benefits they are owed. We do this by making sure the application is 100% perfect before submitting it. Then, if the application or appeal is denied, we can work on having the case appear before a judge.
The entire process is handled by us, and our fees are paid only if you win. Then a small portion of your payments are used to compensate us.
