When should I apply for social security disability benefits?
You should apply for Social Security disability benefits as soon as possible after you become disabled and unable to work. You do not need to wait 12 months to apply, your disability need only be expected to last for at least one year or will result in death during that year.
How do I apply for social security disability benefits?
You can fill out an application for Social Security Disability benefits at the local Social Security office nearest to your home, online or by telephone. Go to ssa.gov, click on 'Disability' to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits or click on 'SSI' to apply for both Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and SSDI benefits and follow the prompts to apply for these benefits. The phone number for your local social security office can be obtained by Googling (SSA Office Locator) and then insert your Zip Code or contact Attorney Rosemary G. Florence.
When applying be prepared to give Social Security a list of the phones number and addresses of all doctors, hospitals, clinics you have treated with for your condition, a list of the current medications you are taking, and the places you have worked in the past 5 years. You do not need to privode documentation at this point.
Do not delay in filing for these benefits, medical records can be provided at a later date.
What should I do if I am denied benefits?
Contact Attorney Rosemary G. Florence, IMMEDIATELY to help you file an Appeal! You only have 60 days from the date of the denial letter to file an appeal. If you miss this deadline you may have to start over if Social Security does not find a good cause for a late filing of the appeal. The Social Security disability process can be overwhelming and frustrating, however, not filing an appeal will only set you back.
How much does it cost to hire a social security disability attorney?
It does not cost you anything to hire Attorney Rosemary G. Florence, to represent you in a social security disability case. My office works on a contingency fee basis which means we do not get paid unless we obtain benefits for you. Your success is our success!
