Applying for SSD Benefits
For the best chances of being approved for Social Security Disability (SSD)
benefits, you need to file your application properly and with all the
supporting documentation that the Social Security Administration (SSA)
requires. This is easier said than done, which is why we have supplied
some helpful insight here.
In addition to reviewing the information here on this website, we welcome
you to call our offices any time for a free consultation. At CR Legal
Team, we are passionate about helping people just like you pursue SSD
benefits. No matter who you are or where you come from, you have the right
to seek disability benefits. Our team is here to support and guide you
through this often-complicated process.
How to Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits
You can apply for Social Security Disability benefits online, can call
(800) 772-1213, or can visit your local Social Security office. If you
decide to file in person, you should call and make an appointment first.
You should apply for benefits as soon as you become disabled. There is
a six-month waiting period that begins the first full month after the
SSA approves your disability claim, so it is important to file your application
as soon as possible.
You will also need to make sure you include all pertinent information and
documentation so the SSA has all the evidence it needs to approve your
claim. This may include:
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Personal Information:
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Your date of birth, place of birth, and Social Security number
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Your spouse’s name, date and place of birth, and Social Security number
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Your minor children’s names and dates of birth
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Your bank account number and routing number
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Medical Information:
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The name and contact information of a person who knows about your medical
condition and can help with your application -
Detailed information about your medical condition, including:
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Names, addresses, patient ID numbers, phone numbers, and dates of treatment
for all hospitals and medical facilities you have visited -
Names of any medication you are taking and who prescribed these
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Names and dates of any medical tests you have had and who ordered these
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Work-Related Information:
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The amount of money you earned last year and this year
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The name and address of your employers for last year and this year
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A copy of your Social Security Statement
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A list of up to 5 jobs you have had in the past 15 years, and the dates
you held these jobs -
Information regarding workers’ compensation or other work-related
or government benefits you have filed for or intend to file for
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We’re All Traveling the Same Road – Let’s Move Forward Together
Since opening our doors in 1989, our firm has been committed to the wellbeing
of our clients. We are passionate about fighting for the wrongfully injured,
and we have ample experience helping those in need of Social Security
Disability Benefits. If you believe you have a valid claim, we can work
with you to pursue the benefits you’re entitled to in accordance
with the law.
