(Newswire.net — September 5, 2021) — Social Security Disability is a benefit that protects against the loss of wages and financial support during an illness or injury. But, getting approved for Social Security Disability can be difficult without help from a qualified disability attorney. This blog post will discuss 3 legal things to know when applying for Social Security Disability. These steps are crucial to ensuring your application is as strong as possible, and your chances of approval are greater.
1) Ensure the correct Social Security Disability application is used.
When applying for Social Security Disability, there are two different applications to choose from. One is called a “Title II” disability application, and the other is called a “Title XVI” disability application. These forms can be confusing as they both start with the letter “S,” but one has a number “II,” and the other has a number “XVI.”
The difference between these two applications is who you are applying for benefits from Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). If you have been receiving income from work, your initial application should be Title II of the SSA disability program. However, if you have not been receiving wages from work, your initial application should be Title XVI of the SSA disability program.
2) Prove your disability with medical evidence.
When applying for Social Security Disability, it is important to provide the SSA office with enough information about your illness or injury. This includes all of your doctor’s records and diagnoses that show you are unlikely to ever return to work again. It also means providing proof of treatment for any symptoms related to your disability.
If you cannot provide enough medical evidence, it will be difficult for the SSA office to approve Social Security Disability benefits. This is because, without proof of a qualifying condition or illness, there is no way they can make an accurate determination about whether or not you should get approved.
3) Do not give up after the first denial.
The SSA office will review your application and determine whether or not you are eligible for benefits. If they deny Social Security Disability, you mustn’t give up at this point. Instead, consider hiring a disability lawyer to file an appeal on your behalf so that there can be a second review of your application.
In most cases, it is possible to win a Social Security Disability appeal if you have the right legal help from a qualified disability lawyer on your side. If approved after an appeal, benefits can begin immediately and last for up to one year while waiting on the next disability hearing date with a judge in front of the Social Security Administration.
We have discussed three legal things to know when applying for Social Security Disability. These steps are crucial to ensure your application is as strong as possible and your chances of approval are greater. To learn more about the eligibility requirements for benefits or to get help with filing an appeal after a denial, reach out to an experienced lawyer today.