Sometimes luck plays a role in our lives. A good thing comes along that you weren’t expecting like a job offer or winning the lottery. There are always lucky moments to be had. When it comes to applying for Social Security Disability insurance (SSDI), however, achieving the outcome you want is all about skill and expertise, and success only comes with the help of an experienced SSDI attorney.
Why You Need an SSDI Attorney
Millions of people file for SSDI every year and millions of people wait to receive word about their approval and benefits. But there are steps that must be followed to get from point A to point B and skipping anything on the checklist along the way is a route to being denied, making the journey to receiving benefits even longer and more difficult. The wait for a claims approval can cause incredible stress for a person or family that is already strained by disability.
- It’s so important to get your disability application correct from the very beginning.
- It is possible to complete every form on your own and submit them, but having the guidance and support of an experienced SSDI attorney ensures that every paper is correct and not one point or detail is missed.
- Anything – even the smallest omission – can get your application denied.
It’s critical to have a lawyer on your side, speaking for you, answering the questions the way they need to be answered so things work out in your favor. You’re new to the SSDI process – your attorney is not.
Reasons Your Disability Benefits Could be Denied
There are many possible reasons your benefits could be denied, but completing an application on your own certainly makes it more likely, and here’s why:
- Forms are completed improperly
- Insufficient medical evidence to prove the disability claim
- Noncompliance with an SSA consultative medical exam
- Other types of work can be performed in spite of the disability
Some people are found financially ineligible on the first round – and they cannot file an appeal or apply for disability benefits again. You don’t want to risk finding yourself in this position.
Best Practices When Applying for SSDI
Many people who apply for disability benefits want to get the process started quickly. They complete the forms and send in the paperwork as fast as possible. But in this circumstance, working quickly doesn’t expedite your case or improve your chances of fast benefits. On the contrary, it’s more likely that you will receive a denial and be faced with starting over from the beginning. Don’t wait for any denials before reaching out and hiring an attorney.
- Don’t file for disability immediately after the disability occurs.
- Visit a disability lawyer first.
- See doctors who can identify your disability.
- Correctly identify your conditions from Social Security’s list of impairments.
- Take your time and follow the proper steps to ensure all benefits are received.
Contact Thurswell Law to get help right away in securing Social Security Disability Insurance benefits and. Call us at (248) 354-2222 today. We do not charge any fees until we win.