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Is It Even Worth Trying To Apply For Disability Benefits?

Submitted by rtg on

The U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) offers disability benefits to individuals who can’t work because of disabling conditions. You might be considering applying for disability benefits if you can’t work because of an injury or illness.

However, you might have heard that the application process is complex. Perhaps you’re also aware that the SSA denies most first-time applications.

Is it worth applying for disability benefits when you consider these factors? The answer is different for everyone.

The Role of Your Doctor in Your Disability Benefits Claim

Submitted by rsg on

When applying for disability benefits, medical evidence is crucial for substantiating the claim. Doctors must provide comprehensive documentation supporting the patient's inability to work due to a disabling condition. This evidence typically includes medical records detailing the diagnosis, treatment history, and prognosis.

What to Do If You Physically Cannot Work

Submitted by pec on

If you have become physically or mentally disabled due to an injury or illness and cannot work anymore, even if you think you might get better in the future, you may be able to obtain disability benefit payments. The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides benefits payments to disabled people who cannot work for at least 12 months, but the application process is quite lengthy and often frustrating. To help you with the application process for social security disability benefits read on below for useful information about the process.