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CPP Disability Denials in Ontario? Understand Your Options
Receiving a denial of your Canada Pension Plan Disability benefits can be frustrating, especially when a medical condition is preventing you from working.
A denial does not necessarily mean the process is over. Bayview Personal Injury Lawyers assists people with CPP Disability denials and can help you understand the decision, the appeal process and your legal options.
Why Are CPP Disability Claims Denied?
CPP Disability applications may be denied for a number of reasons. A denial may involve the medical evidence provided, how your limitations were described, or whether the information established that you meet the CPP Disability requirements.
Medical Evidence
The information provided may not fully explain the severity of your medical condition or how it affects your ability to function.
Ability to Work
The decision may conclude that you remain capable of substantially gainful employment despite your medical condition.
Functional Limitations
Your diagnosis alone does not tell the entire story. How your condition affects your ability to function and work can be important.
What Should You DO After a CPP Disability Denial?
Read the denial letter carefully and pay attention to the reasons given for the decision and any deadline for challenging it.
Your medical records, treatment history and information about how your condition affects your ability to work and perform everyday activities may be important when challenging a denial.
Do not ignore the deadline in your denial letter. If you are unsure about your next step, consider obtaining legal advice as soon as possible.
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Understanding the CPP Disability Appeal Process
Depending on where you are in the process, challenging a Canada Pension Plan Disability decision may involve different stages.
Reconsideration – If your initial CPP Disability application is denied, you may request a reconsideration of the decision.
Social Security Tribunal – If the reconsideration decision also results in a disability denial, you may be able to appeal to the Social Security Tribunal for your CPP Disability benefits.
Evidence Matters – Throughout the process, medical evidence and information explaining how your condition impacts your ability to work are crucial.