There are many people who make the mistake of filing for social security disability without first speaking with an attorney who specializes in this area. This is not a good idea, because there are a lot of factors taken into consideration when it comes to social security disability that you may not know about. The following guide walks you through a few reasons people are often denied social security disability benefits and the ways a professional attorney, like those at the Law Offices Of Russell J. Goldsmith, can help better your chances of getting approved.

Establish Severity of Disability and Treatment

The first thing you will need to do is go to your doctor and gather proof as to how severe your disability is. If you will only suffer from your disability for a limited amount of time, there is a good chance you will not be granted the disability benefits because you will not be disabled long enough for it to have a major impact on your life. Likewise, if severe medical treatment is required for you to live with the disability you have, the disability office needs to know about it so that it can be taken into consideration when looking at your application for benefits. An attorney can help you organize the information so that you can present it in the proper way to the social security office. This ensures you do not forget any information and word everything properly.

Make Yourself Available to the Social Security Office

The agents at the social security office will need to talk to you on a regular basis about many things to do with your specific situation. It is important to make sure that the agents can get in touch with you when they need to, to ensure they can get the information they need in a timely manner. An attorney can review some questions the agent may ask you so that you are better prepared to answer them properly.

Determine If Your Income Is Too Large

Social security disability is designed to help you meet your needs because you are not able to make enough money to support yourself due to your disability. If you make enough money to support yourself without any help, the social security office may deny your application right away. An attorney can look over your finances and let you know if there is any chance of you getting approved for the benefits you need. This allows you to avoid wasting your time and energy on applying for something you might not qualify for in the first place. The attorney will know the price point for the agencies in the jurisdiction where you live.

Once the paperwork has been filed, you will simply have to wait to see if your application has been denied or approved. You can appeal the decision if you are denied the disability benefits, but be sure to have your attorney help you through the process. 

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