Quitting work to take care of one’s health is a complex and personal decision, and there’s a great deal of uncertainty involved. It can be even scarier to consider applying for to, as up to 75% of initial applications and 80% of subsequent appeals are denied. The insights in this guide can be helpful to those applying for SSDI (Supplemental Security disability income).
Talk to a Doctor
Is the patient’s doctor in agreement that they need to stop work and apply for disability? A doctor’s recommendations are very important, and the decision shouldn’t be made without them. The doctor will have important paperwork that should be included in the disability application, and they can provide yearly reports as well. The way these forms are filled and the time in which they are submitted can have direct effects on the application and the case, and it’s important for clients and their doctors to be on the same page.
Get All Medical Records
Before submitting an application for disability benefits, a claimant should ask for all of their medical records. Think about visits to specialists such as gastroenterologists, neurologists, endocrinologists, and the results of any MRI or CT scans used in the diagnosis. It’s a good idea to include all records from the last five years and to read them carefully. While some medical terms are hard to understand, it’s typically easy to tell if there’s something that should be addressed before the records are submitted.
Provide Details
Next, the client will have to fill a form that details the disability’s effects on his or her daily life. This is a chance for clients to open up about their struggles, which can be hard to admit. Talk about how much help is needed, and talk about how life has changed since the onset of the disability. Here, the more specific the information is, the better the outcome will be.
Hire an Attorney
If all this seems overwhelming, it can be. Applying for Disability Benefits in Kent County can be a full-time job, and it’s easy for a sick person to forget things. A disability lawyer can help clients request medical records, meet deadlines, and fill forms properly. Visit here online or call today to learn more.
