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Social Security Disability

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10 Questions to Answer Before You Apply for Social Security Disability

The process of filing an application for Social Security disability benefits can be frustrating from day 1 if you don't have the right information at hand. The Social Security Administration suggests 10 critical pieces of information that will make the application process simpler and faster. Before you contact a Queens disability law firm for help, you should gather as much of this information as possible.

The 10 important questions to have answered before you attempt to file for Social Security disability benefits are:

• proof of any military service discharge information for all periods of active duty;
• your W-2 form (or IRS 1040 and Schedule C and SE) from the previous year;
• the Social Security numbers of yourself, and if applicable, spouse and minor children;
• your checking or savings account number and bank routing number if requesting direct deposit of benefits;
• the name, address and phone number of an individual the SSA can contact in regards to your medical conditions;
• the names, addresses, phone numbers, patient IDs, and dates of treatment for all of your doctors, hospitals and clinics;
• the names of all medications you are taking, both prescription and non-prescription, and who prescribed them;
• the names and dates of all medical tests you've undergone and who requested them;
• your employment history for the past 5 jobs you have held, including type of work and dates employed; and
• information about any insurance or workers' compensation claims you have filed in the past, including claim number and the name, address and phone number of the insurance company.

As you can see, this is a huge amount of information to gather, but answering these questions now will save you much more time and frustration in the long run. All of these records will help you answer the extensive amount of questions that appear on your application for Social Security disability benefits.

The actual paperwork to file an application for Social Security disability benefits is lengthy and can be frustrating for many claimants. The more evidence you supply in your initial application the quicker your claim can be processed and the quicker you will have a decision made on your case.

You may experience difficulty in obtaining these records on your own, especially when it comes to compiling the medical and employment records. A Queens disability law firm can help you fill in the gaps in your application information and help you avoid denial or delay due to an incomplete application.

How a Queens Disability Law Firm Can Help

Before you file your claim for Social Security disability benefits, be sure to take advantage of this free consumer's guide: 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Filing a Social Security Disability Claim. Contact the Queens disability law firm at Decker, Decker, Dito & Internicola for help with building your disability claim - 1-800-976-4904.

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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