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Increase Your Chances of Disability Payments

You already know that the Social Security Administration is quite backed up. This not only means long wait times on an answer to your Social Security disability application, but it also means that less care will go into the decision regarding your case.

You can't help the fact that the SSA is extremely busy, but you can do everything in your power to make the decision an easy one that is in your favor. One of the simplest solutions is to make sure your medical documents that prove your disability are included with your original application. If anything is missing or incorrect in your application, the SSA may deny it instead of having to deal with it further. Of course, it this occurs, you can contact your lawyer and appeal the decision.

However, your case will still be delayed for months, perhaps even over a year, after it is denied. It is best to simply not take the chance, and make it as easy as possible for those in charge to offer you benefits right away.

The following are some reasons that officials at the SSA might deny your claim in the absence of medical records:

• They assume that the information regarding your disability that they do have is reason enough to make a decision either way
• They are not successful in getting the documents from your doctor
• It takes too long to get your records, prompting your case to be forgotten about or shoved to the bottom of the pile

You have a right to be given a fair chance at receiving disability payments, and offering your medical records right away can help your case. If you feel that your case has been unfairly dismissed, or you are having problems obtaining your records in a reasonable amount of time, you can speak to a lawyer.

If you or your loved one are suffering from a severe physical or mental disability, you should contact a Social Security Disability lawyer immediately to learn about your rights and determine eligibility. The process of securing Social Security Disability Insurance benefits and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can be difficult and overwhelming. Don't go it alone! The disability lawyers at LaVan & Neidenberg, located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL understand the inner workings of the Social Security Administration and will help you navigate the system. Call us today for a FREE legal consultation - 1-888-234-5758.