Filling out and successfully completing a disability application can be a long and frustrating process, especially if you’ve never done it before. However, there are a few things that should be able to help you out.
The first step in successfully completing a disability application is knowledge on the subject. So to help you gain that knowledge, here are a few things you should know to help you successfully complete your application.
When to Apply
You should begin the application process as soon as you become disabled. If the situation is a direct result of a work related accident and workers compensation laws, then your workers comp attorney or company can most likely help you determine when you should apply. Keep in mind, if you apply for social security, benefits won’t start until the sixth full month of disability. However, if you apply for supplemental security income, disability benefits are paid for the first full month after the date you filed your claim, or, if later, the date you become eligible for SSI.
How to Apply
In the past, to apply for social security or disability, you would have had to call the SSA (Social Security Administration), request the application be taken for disability, and then wait to be interviewed in person. Now, however, the process is a bit more simplified and convenient. You can fill out your application online by providing all of the information the form asks for and then simply submit it through the SSA’s website. Not only that, but if you can’t finish your application in one sitting, the site allows you to complete it in several sessions by saving your progress so you can return later.
Ask a Lawyer
If you have additional questions or there is an issue that you need resolved first, it’s important to have legal counsel. Social security disability lawyer fees are designed to be affordable, and after all, their mission is to help you get the compensation you need.
Filling out the application may seem like a large task, but following this guide should allow you to successfully fill out your application in no time.