### Question
What does claim denied mean?


### Answer
**Claim denied** has the following meaning in *30 U.S.C. § 902*:

> a claim—


(1) denied by the Social Security Administration

#### Citation:
  - *30 U.S.C. § 902*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 21-METAL AND NONMETALLIC MINE SAFETY > SUBCHAPTER IV-BLACK LUNG BENEFITS > Part A-General Provisions**

