Social Security disability benefits can be a great help to anyone who has a serious illness or injury can cannot work because of it. However, even if you consider yourself to be disabled, there is no guarantee that your disability claim will be approved. Here is some important information to know about how to increase your chances of having your claim approved.
Disability Approval Rate
Currently the approval rate for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits is approximately 33%. However, that number only takes into consideration applications that were denied on their initial submission and does not include appeals. Of the applications that were submitted to the appeals process, about 45% were eventually approved. With numbers that are seemingly …show more content…
So, it is in your best interest to make sure your SSA representative has all of the current medical that helps to prove your condition. Even if you think some pieces of information may be small or insignificant, make sure the SSA has it any way and let them decide.
Submit a Brief
A brief is simply a short document that explains to the court why you think you should win your case. It can be put together by you or your disability lawyer. The brief should include any new medical finding as well as other pertinent information. Be sure to submit your brief at least 10 days prior to your hearing.
Dress Appropriately for the Hearing
Your Disability hearing is an important event that needs to be taken seriously. Although your clothes do not need to be fancy or new, they should be neat, clean and modest. Also, make sure you arrive on time and be polite to the judge. Although the decision about your disability is based on the evidence in your file, it is best to stay on the judge’s good side.
Bring Witnesses
Ask family member, friends and coworkers who can attest to the effects of your condition to speak on your behalf at your hearing. You should bring one to two people with you to act as your witnesses.
Hire a Disability
Disability Approval Rate
Currently the approval rate for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits is approximately 33%. However, that number only takes into consideration applications that were denied on their initial submission and does not include appeals. Of the applications that were submitted to the appeals process, about 45% were eventually approved. With numbers that are seemingly …show more content…
So, it is in your best interest to make sure your SSA representative has all of the current medical that helps to prove your condition. Even if you think some pieces of information may be small or insignificant, make sure the SSA has it any way and let them decide.
Submit a Brief
A brief is simply a short document that explains to the court why you think you should win your case. It can be put together by you or your disability lawyer. The brief should include any new medical finding as well as other pertinent information. Be sure to submit your brief at least 10 days prior to your hearing.
Dress Appropriately for the Hearing
Your Disability hearing is an important event that needs to be taken seriously. Although your clothes do not need to be fancy or new, they should be neat, clean and modest. Also, make sure you arrive on time and be polite to the judge. Although the decision about your disability is based on the evidence in your file, it is best to stay on the judge’s good side.
Bring Witnesses
Ask family member, friends and coworkers who can attest to the effects of your condition to speak on your behalf at your hearing. You should bring one to two people with you to act as your witnesses.
Hire a Disability