Disability Claims

Thousands of disability claims are filed each year with the Social Security Administration (SSA) offices across the United States. A significant number of these disability claims are filled out incorrectly, incompletely, or inadequately, significantly lowering the disability applicant’s chances of being granted Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) benefits.

Help with the Disability Claim Application

Having an attorney’s guidance to complete the SSDI form or other disability claim form (such as a state agency’s form) is very helpful, making the chances of being approved for benefits much greater.

Below is a brief summary of information you will need to file a disability claim for SSDI with the SSA:

• Your Social Security number
• Your birth certificate (or baptism certificate)
• A copy of your most recent W-2 form (that's your wage and tax statement), or your federal tax return for the past year if you're self-employed
• A summary of all the places where you’ve worked and the type of work you did
• The names, addresses, and phone numbers of the doctors, hospitals (or other facilities), and caseworkers who gave you medical care since your injury or disability, plus the dates of all your medical care visits
• The medical records from all of these sources that you already have in your possession (including laboratory and test results)
• The names of any and all the medications you’re taking, including their dosages and dosage schedules
• A completed application form for Social Security Benefits (you can get this at your local SSA office or online at www.ssa.gov)
• A Disability Report (also available from the SSA website and offices)

If you’re considering filing a Disability Claim, you should begin the application process as soon as possible after the point at which you became disabled. SSDI is granted to people who cannot work because they have a disability or medical condition that is expected to last at least one year, or to result in death.

Your Disability Claim: Get Assistance

The best way to make sure that your Massachusetts disability claim will be accurate and filed in a timely manner is to have the guidance of a Massachusetts disability attorney. Contact us today—we look forward to helping you.

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