How do you determine is you are eligible for disability benefits? The Social Security disability benefits claim process can seem confusing. There are a lot of good resources on the web, such as SSA.gov.
After your Social Security disability application is complete, the Social Security office reviews it to determine if you meet the essential disability benefit requirements. This group looks at your work history, age and also if you are applying for benefits on behalf of a family member. After this is complete, the Social Security office sends your application to your state's Disability Determination Services (DDS) office.
DDS - Disability Determination Services
Your state's Disability Determination Services (DDS) reviews your disability application to decide whether you quality for disability under the Social Security law at the first two stages: - Application
- Reconsideration
ODAR - Office of Disability Adjudication and Review
Should your disability claim be denied a "Request for Reconsideration" by the Disability Determination Services your claim will be removed from the state level and assigned to a Federal Law Judge. Should your case make it to this stage your Social Security disability attorney should begin preparing you and your disability claim for a court hearing.SSD Lawyers and Disability Eligibility
SSD Lawyers are able to help you with your Disability Eligibility paperwork. It is important your disability lawyer has a dedicated legal team to help you process your Social Security Disability Application. In addition to your disability application, additional paperwork will be required to document your claim. Your SSD lawyer should work with you to collect and assemble required paperwork. This paperwork typically includes the Social Security disability application in addition to medical records that document your disability impairments.Learn more about Social Security Disability Lawyers
