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Tips For Applying for Social Security Disability
- Apply as soon as you and
your doctor consider you disabled.
- Keep a diary.
- Don't understate your condition, but don't
exaggerate either.
- Fill out in detail every question on the
forms . Add extra pages if you need more space to be complete.
- Be descriptive about your condition and
how it affects your life . . . give specific examples.
- Keep a record of all medication changes,
any reactions you may have, how often you take the medications,
etc.
- Follow medical advice.
- Keep a record of how much time you spend
traveling to and from the doctor or clinic, how many days a
month you do this and how long you wait in the office to be
seen.
- When something is wrong, don't delay in
seeking the doctor's advice, or speaking to the nurse; this
way it will be entered into your medical record.
- Make sure that all medical evidence about
your condition is on file.
- Remember the Primary Treating Physician's
opinion carries the most weight! The Social Security examiners
have never seen you.
- Have your doctor do a complete examination
and write a letter explaining your condition in detail.
- If you're turned down on the initial application,
you are entitled to go into the SS office and copy both the
medical and non-medical file, but there probably will be a copying
charge.
- If you are turned down, do not become discouraged,
You will probably do better if you appeal and have the appeal
handled by a lawyer specializing in appealing such cases. the
fees of such lawyers are determined by the Social Security Administration,
and are moderate.
If you would like to file a claim for SSI benefits
or know about weather you qualify for SSI or SSI Disability request
info or call us today Toll Free 866-432-0382
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