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Social Security Disability

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Steps to Improve Your Chances of Winning Disability Benefits

As with any sort of application, it helps to have substantial documentation and evidence. This lowers the risk of a denial or secondary review for your application. The same is true for a Social Security disability benefits claim.

A New York Social Security disability attorney knows that applications for Social Security disability benefits that are well documented and supported have a much easier and faster journey through the benefits approval process.

The 2 Necessary Requirements for Social Security Disability Benefits

The first 2 things that the Social Security Administration (SSA) reviews to determine eligibility for Social Security disability benefits is evidence of a previous work history and a disabling medical condition that has prevented or will prevent you from performing substantial gainful activity for at least 12 months.

Work history is an important factor in applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), as the benefits amount is based on the number of years (work credits) you paid into the Social Security program. The longer it has been since you last worked, the more difficult your benefits approval process may be.

Proving your disability involves medical documentation from a primary care physician. Benefit claims that show continuous treatment for a disability are much more successful than claims where the patient has interrupted treatment or has not been to a physician in a long time.

Developing Your Social Security Disability Benefits Claim

The initial application you must submit is your first opportunity to improve your chances of approval for your Social Security disability benefits. The first thing you must do is properly fill out the actual application, which can be done alone or with the assistance of a trusted New York Social Security disability attorney.

It is in your best interest to have copies of your work history and medical records available as you fill out the application, as you will need to provide details on your employment history and disability. One of the best ways to strengthen your Social Security disability benefits claim is to show proof of continued medical care for your disability. This helps validate that you do have a disabling condition that impairs your ability to work.

Supporting Your Social Security Disability Benefits Claim After Filing

Once your Social Security disability benefits claim is filled out and filed with the help of your New York Social Security disability attorney, you must remain diligent in correspondence as it goes through the verification process. Your attorney will usually receive copies of any official correspondence from the SSA regarding your claim. You should maintain good communication with both your attorney and the SSA throughout the benefits claims process.

If your initial Social Security disability benefits claim is denied, you should immediately contact your New York Social Security disability attorney to begin the appeals process. The quicker you act on any denial decision, the sooner you will be able to resubmit additional supportive documentation.

Contacting a New York Social Security Disability Attorney

Before you file your Social Security disability claim, be sure to take advantage of this complimentary consumer's guide: 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Filing a Social Security Disability Claim. Contact a New York Social Security disability attorney at Decker, Decker, Dito & Internicola for help in building your disability claim - 800-976-4904.

Decker Decker Dito & Internicola, LLP the New York Social Security Disability Law Firm.  If you have suffered an injury or illness and unable to work, contact Social Security Disability Lawyer Frank J. Dito, Jr., Esq. at 800. 976. 4904.  Mr. Dito is an experienced trial and disability lawyer who represents disabled and injured individuals and their families in getting the benefits that they deserve. Frank is the author of "A Lawyers Guide to Car Insurance", the publisher of the "New York Injury Law Blog" and he is a frequent speaker regarding the recovery of benefits and the preservation of rights resulting from accidents and work place injuries. If you or a family member has a question about disability benefits contact disability lawyer Frank J. Dito, Jr. to discuss your legal rights and how he can assist you in obtaining the benefits you deserve.

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