5 Hardest States to Win Social Security Disability Benefits

While SSDI benefits are federally managed, local factors play a big role in approval rates. Some states are known for being particularly difficult places to win disability claims.

Here are five states with lower SSDI approval rates:

1. Mississippi: Frequently ranks lowest in claim approval due to underfunded state DDS operations.
2. Florida: High volume of claims combined with long processing delays make approvals harder.
3. Texas: Has a reputation for strict evaluations and long backlogs.
4. Oklahoma: One of the lowest initial approval rates in the country.
5. Arizona: Higher than average denial rates and lengthy appeal times.

Living in a tough state doesn't mean you're out of luck—it just means your application must be even stronger and error-free.

For help overcoming state-level challenges in your SSDI case, reach out to the Law Office of Irene Ruzin. We'll help improve your odds no matter where you file.