Tuesday, February 12, 2008

SSDI Application Submission Expectations

If you've sumitted your SSDI application recently you're probably asking you're "what's next?" After your SSDI application has been submitted there are a serious of steps that occur to help Social Security determine if you will be awarded SSDI benefits.

Social Security Reviewing Medical Records

Social Security will attempt to obtain your disability medical records from your doctors. You may also be asked to see Social Security's doctors based on different aspects of your disability. Typically these doctor visits are quick examinations.

At these doctor visits the doctor reviewing your disability typically does not have access to your medical records. The doctor's verbal comments may lead you to believe he understands your condition and believes you are disabled. The doctor's written report will often be far different and not in your favor.

SSDI Benefits, a 50/50 chance

At the initial level more than 65% of all claims are denied. With less than a 50/50 chance, what can you do? For starters, don't give up! Documenting and proving your disability case is not easy. It is your job to present your disability case.

SSDI Lawyers can help improve your odds of winning SSDI benefits. If your claim is denied at the intial level, remember there is an appeal process. Also remember, the sooner you talk to an SSDI lawyer about your disability claim, the sooner the process can be affected.

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