SSDI ensures you receive monetary compensation to keep you going when you are unable to work due to your Disability. There are several conditions that qualify for LTD. Applying for the benefits right after you stop work can be beneficial. The application can be undertaken online, over the phone, or in person, physically.
Disability has a very precise definition in the USA. This is why applying for SSDI can be daunting since even a minute error can lead to the rejection of your application. This is where having an attorney guiding you can ensure you have a well-framed application that displays the severity of your injury clearly and precisely.
Only the eligible get the facility. You should be above 18, have a disability that prohibits you to work for at least 12 months, or will result in death, and you are not receiving benefits already.
Here’s how the application process works-
1] Collect records
Your records are the most authentic proof of your disability. Collect all the medical information relevant to your claim. Collect other data like date of marriage, date of birth of your children, name of spouse and children. Even your bank’s 9-digit routing number if you want the money transferred directly to it.
2] Compile the disability report
This is the most crucial stage in an application. Add in the treatment information, doctor details, prescribed medications that you consume, medical tests, work you carried out for 15 years before the disability stopped you, salary, information of compensation claim you’ve filed, and name of someone who can justify your disability. Do not exaggerate or understate your disability.
3] Filling the form
After compiling information, fill in the disability benefits application and disability report online. Complete the form for authorization so the social security can check your medical and personal records. If you fill out the form in person, you can ask clerks for assistance.
A few other things you can submit are requirements of your job (mental and physical); an explanation of how your condition restricts you from working by hampering the skills required for the job; a written detailed report that might support your claim.
This can all be easily carried out with an attorney’s help. They know what social security is looking for in a report and hence help solidify your claim. They boost up the chances of you receiving the benefits.
