Tips To Help Win Your Social Security Disability Claim
In addition to the national statistics showing significantly higher success rates for people who are represented by an attorney, working with an attorney on your Social Security Disability (SSD) claim also means a lot less stress and frustration. However, just because you don't know the law or the ins and outs of the system does not mean that you have to be passive and wait for something to happen.
Tips for Winning Your Case With the Social Security Administration
At Schwartzapfel Partners P.C., we have learned that there are many steps individuals can take when applying for disability benefits to make the process more successful.
Listed below are a few things you can do to help us win your SSD claim:
- Keep a record of all the doctors and hospitals that have treated you.
- Report all of the symptoms you're experiencing, obvious or not, and even if you don't see the connection between the symptom and the condition.
- Be totally honest with your doctors about the severity of every physical or psychological symptom and limitation. Don't exaggerate.
- Report secondary medical problems too, not just the primary problem.
- Keep a journal detailing how you feel and how your daily life has been affected by the conditions you're suffering from (such as trouble with sitting, standing, walking, cooking, cleaning, driving, etc.). Share this information with your doctors.
- Report symptoms of depression or anxiety, seek appropriate treatment and take any medications your doctor prescribes.
- See the specialists your doctor asks you to see. The Social Security Administration (SSA) expects you to comply with your doctor's requests and referrals.
With more than 150 years of combined legal experience, our Social Security benefits lawyers know how to make this confusing and stressful process easier on you. Reach out to us with your concerns and questions regarding SSD and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Let Us Help You With Your Disability Claim. We Charge No Fee Unless We Win.
Learn more about our Social Security Disability practice and how we can help you apply for disability benefits or successfully appeal a denied claim. Schedule your free initial consultation today by contacting our New York law firm. You won't have to pay any attorney fees unless and until we win your claim and get money and benefits for you.








