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Being Prepared When Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits

Applying for Social Security disability benefits can be a complex process, which means it is beneficial to you and your claim to be prepared and organized before you begin.

The federally-run Social Security Administration provides monetary benefits to those who are unable to do any substantial work as a result of a medical condition. The debilitating medical condition must have lasted or be expected to last at least 12 months. Or it must be expected that the medical condition will lead to death.

You first must determine if you are eligible to apply for disability benefits. A disability attorney can help you do that. Once you determine that you may be eligible, you and your attorney will work together to collect all of the medical records and evidence that will be needed to prove your case.

There are a number of things that your disability attorney will need during the process and these include:

• Contact information for doctors, hospitals and clinics;
• Treatment received, including medications;
• Certified copy of birth certificate;
• Proof of U.S. citizenship;
• Any military discharge papers;
• W-2 form;
• Workers' Compensation information;
• Social Security numbers for you and immediate family members; and
• Account numbers for checking and savings account.

If you or someone you love suffers from a severe mental or physical disability, you may qualify for Social Security disability. Be prepared by contacting a disability attorney who can help you through the process.

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