Filing for Social Security Disability

If an individual feels that he/she is eligible for receiving Social Security Disability benefits, the first step is to apply for the benefit. The application is submitted to the nearest Social Security Administration office. However, you need to consider several factors before filing for Social Security Disability. The applicant has to collect as much information as possible about his life so far, such as work history, income details, medical records, disability records, etc. All these need to be checked and evaluated before preparing an application. An experienced Social Security lawyer can be of great assistance in guiding you how to file for Social Security Disability. He may help you to get the proper documents that can support your claim and help you to manipulate your case in such a way that you are not denied any Social Security benefit.

It is very important to build your case so strongly that the SSA has no grounds to deny you Social Security Disability benefits. The applicants must, first of all, make an evaluation of his/her case to understand whether they are eligible for any benefit in the first place. There is a set of criteria that the applicant must meet for being considered for disability benefits. They must have ‘medically determinable impairment’ that causes inability to work, and must have contributed to the Social Security system during his working years.

Once you have decided to file for Social Security Disability, you must contact the SSA to schedule an interview. The interview can be completed in person at the nearest SSA office or you can request for a telephone interview. After the interview, the SSA will give you the application form to fill in. You will need to submit all supplementary documents and evidences along with the application. The documents can include income tax records, list of hospitals and doctors you have consulted for your disability, your work record, birth certificate, Social Security number, etc. Any evidence that can prove your disability must be attached to the application to increase the chances of approval for benefits. You can seek the services of Social Security lawyer in filling out the application form and Activities of Daily Living questionnaire. Professional help will ensure that you do not miss out on any important information or that the papers you submit can substantiate your claim.

Now, online facilities are also available for filing for Social Security Disability; you can submit the application from the website of the SSA through the online form they provide.