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Social Security Disability - How To Apply For
Social Security Disability Benefits
To qualify for Social Security disability benefits, you
must have a physical or mental impairment that prevents you
from doing any gainful work and has lasted, or can be expected
to last for at least one year or is expected to result in
death.
You should apply for Social Security disability benefits as
soon as you become disabled. Applications may be made in
person at your local Social Security Administration office, by
telephone, or by mail. If a disabled person in your family
cannot manage his or her own affairs, the application may be
completed by a spouse, relative, friend or guardian.
You can shorten the time it takes to complete an
application and process your claim if you have the following
information when you apply: The Social Security number and
proof of age for you, your spouse and your dependent children;
the name, address and telephone number of each doctor and
hospital that treated you and the approximate dates of
treatment; a list of your employers during the past 15 years
and a description of the kind of work you did on each job; a
copy of your last W-2 form or federal tax return; the dates of
any military service; the dates of prior marriages if your
spouse is applying; and the claim number for any workers'
compensation, veterans' benefits or any other claim that you
have filed because of your disability.
If you have questions about your claim, or in the event
that your claim is denied, you should contact
Wolf & Hogan immediately!
Social Security
Disability
How Is Disability Defined?
What If My Claim Is Denied?
Supplement Security Income (SSI)
Disabled Child’s
Benefits
Disabled Widow’s And Widower’s Benefits
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