Tips To Get Approved For Disability Benefits Now
77% of people who apply for disability benefits GET DENIED on the first try. That is why you need to take things slowly and fill out your application forms very carefully.
Filling out the application and forms
There are many forms that must be completed thoroughly and accurately. This is not a process that you should rush through. Making a mistake in your application can delay a judgment for weeks. The application is the first piece of evidence the SSA uses in making a determination for your claim. It is therefore extremely important to understand how to make statements that will help your claim and avoid terminology or admissions that will result in a denial.
Many applicants find the claim forms to be confusing. Not only is an applicant dealing with the stress of becoming disabled, but in order to complete their application they must learn and comprehend a significant amount of unfamiliar terminology. Phrases and words that may seem to mean one thing to an applicant may have a very specific, and perhaps different, meaning to the SSA. The technical jargon can make the process of proving your disability frustrating. If you are unfamiliar with what is required by the SSA, a hastily completed application will almost certainly result in a denial of benefits.
The SSA requires quite a lot of information. Click here to download a handy disability application checklist with the most important documents you’ll most likely need.
TIP: Before applying for Social Security disability benefits on your own, you have the right to a free evaluation of your claim with an experienced Social Security disability advocate or attorney. An attorney can explain how to apply for Social Security disability benefits and evaluate your claim’s validity before submitting it to the SSA.
How To Prepare For Your SSDI Claim
Be sure to research your disability thoroughly before you apply for monthly disability benefits. To see what conditions the DDS lists as potentially qualifying for disability benefits, review the agency’s updated SSA Blue Book online. Proving a disabling condition to the SSA requires a significant amount of medical documentation and evidence. This is because disability claims are approved based on the medical evidence provided by your doctors, caregivers, and treatment facilities.
However, making an incorrect statement on your application because you do not understand the answer the SSA looks for could lead to a denial. If your claim for disability benefits is rejected due to a basic paperwork error, it’s called a “technical denial.” Not knowing how to apply for Social Security disability benefits makes you much more likely to get a technical denial letter in the mail. But if it happens to you, don’t worry! You may still win benefits on appeal. From 2015 to 2017, only around 23% of claimants had their applications approved on the first try. However, about twice as many applicants do win benefits at some point during the appeals process.
Speak to an experienced disability attorney or advocate. These experts are trained to help you win your much-needed benefits and can guide you through the process. Ready to see if you may qualify? Click here to start your free disability benefits evaluation now.
