Application requirements for Social Security Disability benefits

While waiting for the decision of your Personal Injury case, you can file a Social Security disability benefit claim to receive monthly allowance for your medication.

While going through the process of your accident litigation, you can seek financial assistance from the federal government through your Social Security benefits.

The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides monetary benefits to insured citizens who can no longer work due to serious and long term impairment.
It serves as an alternative for aged employees who have not reached full retirement age due to illness or disability. It has an equivalent benefit amount and privileges with Social Security Retirement program.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) accepts and screens application for the SS Disability program. SSA defines disability as physical/mental/psychological condition that limits a major life activity. Some examples are: walking, moving, seeing, hearing, speaking, and thinking.

The impairment must be serious and is expected to last for at least 12 months; it may eventually lead to death. The claimant must prove that the disability hinders him/her from performing alternative work. He/she must satisfactorily fulfill the SSA's requirements.

Some of these are:

1. Application form. The claimant must fill up the application form and attach documents such as: Social security number, birth certificate, marriage certificate, and other pertinent documents.

2. Work history report. The claimant must summarize previous job experiences and skills acquired. This serves as a useful reference when evaluating your claim.

3. Substantial Gainful Activity- The claimant must provide information on his/her day-to-day activities. This can serve as a useful means to measure the extent of your adjustment to your physical condition and environment. Give details if necessary. Specify the type of daily body functions that you can do.

4. Medical Records- The claimant must provide SSA with medical treatment results such as laboratory exams, diagnosis, summary of medical treatment performed, and certification from attending physician.

The SSA verifies and assesses the submitted medical records. If these are insufficient to prove your disability, you may be asked to undergo special medical examination. The government will pay for the expenses. You will have to show up with the scheduled examinations, otherwise, you might lose your chance of winning your disability claim.

Make sure that you attach a formal letter stating your reasons for your eligibility to the SS disability claim and your completion of the SS requirements.

Consult with a Social Security Disability lawyer in Los Angeles to learn more on how you can get financial assistance through SS disability claim.