Suffering from a condition or injury that leaves a person unable to work for an extended period can be difficult. The focus on healing can be taken over by concerns over lost wages due to a lack of being able to work. Mounting medical bills often only compounds this concern. This leaves many curious about the options available to a disabled individual.
Social Security Disability Benefits are available to anyone whose condition leaves them facing death or unable to work for more than a year. However, seeking approval for a claim can be complex and time-consuming.
An article from the Deming Headlight offers several tips that can help make this process a bit easier for the applicant. The first suggestion made in the article is to begin the application process as soon as possible. This will allow a disabled individual to receive benefits sooner rather than later. The application can be completed online, over the phone, or in person at a local Social Security Administration office.
Having all records about your condition and inability to work will also expedite the approval process. Certain situations will qualify for an expedited approval process known as compassionate allowances.
The Social Security Disability Attorneys would urge anyone considering applying for disability benefits or who has had their claim denied to discuss any questions with an attorney before applying or re-applying for assistance.