Win SSDI Benefits with the Help of a Disability Professional

The application process to get disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) is a long one. On top of that, SSA is very strict with what information they need from you. Going it alone may not be in your best interests, especially when it could take months, or longer, to get approved.

According to SSA statistics, 2.5 million people are filing for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits a year. Sixty-three percent of first-time applications are denied.  Add an appeal to the process and you could easily be facing a year or more of waiting time before cash is in hand.

SSDI Advocates Know What to Do

Advocacy experts understand everything there is to know about how to apply for SSDI benefits. They know what documentation you need to include in your application, and how to present it. For example, if you have not included a thoroughly documented medical history of your condition, it may be hard to prove to SSA that you have a qualifying disability. Incomplete information can lead to denial.

A good disability advocate or attorney is aware of what information to look for and how to pull it all together. What may seem unimportant to you could very well be the missing link SSA is looking for to approve your disability case.

Appeal a Denied Claim with an SSDI Expert

If you have applied for SSDI Benefits on your own, and the result is a denial letter from SSA, you may not actually know why your first-time application was denied.  It could be they think you can do other work, or your condition does not meet their definition of a disability.  You owe it to yourself to consult with an advocate or disability lawyer to find out more about appealing the initial decision. In fact, if you have been denied, definitely find out more about the appeals process. Don’t close the door to benefits. You can win, especially with the help of a disability professional. Consultations are usually free.

Pick a Disability Professional You Feel Good About

Do some research and pick a disability representative, you feel, really cares and understands your needs. The Web is a good source for getting started on your search for the right SSDI disability expert to handle your claim.

More than 50 percent of applications submitted by SSDI advocates or attorneys get approved the first time. The national approval rate is 37 percent. Improve your chances to win disability benefits with the help of an expert disability insurance advocate or attorney.