If you've never done something before, it's normal to make mistakes as you find your way through the process. This is certainly true of those who are too injured or too ill to work and apply for <a href="https://www.deezer.com/us/show/1002254031">Social Security Disability</a>. The process is long and arduous.In this article we'll identify the top 5 Social Security Disability application mistakes and show you how to avoid them.Your Application Doesn't Tell the Entire Story You need to detail what your life is like and how your illness or injury affects your day-to-day ability to function.In addition, your medical records need to include not just a diagnosis, but specifics on what you can and cannot do in the workplace.WARNING: Do not let embarrassment stop you from disclosing information. It's imperative that you include the nitty-gritty details of your health and your life - even if you feel that they are potentially embarrassing. Be sure to include all mental health related conditions in addition to any physical disabilities.You Don't Supply Requested Information Some applicant's don't understand the seriousness of the application. All requested information such as doctors' names and contact information, work history, and physical and/or mental limitations must be included legibly and with correct spelling.WARNING: If you are injured or ill, see a medical doctor who supports your application for disability benefits. Don't forgo seeing a doctor and don't continue to see a doctor who doesn't support you.You Must Appeal If Your Claim is Denied It's totally normal to have your disability application denied at both the initial application and reconsideration (aka "reconsideration") process.You must take action to appeal; it is a not an automatic process.You must appeal within a 60-day window.If you appeal too late or don't appeal at all, your application will be "dead in the water" and you'll have to start the entire application process all over again.WARNING: Check on the status of your case regularly. Insiders at the SSA admit that the SSA has lost files and if you don't appeal in a timely manner, you'll have to start over - even if you never got notice of the denial of your claim.You Don't Realize How Disabled You Are Of course, you know your life and your abilities best, but, often, those who live with an illness or injury become customized to a new normal.WARNING: Do not suffer through working during the application process. If you can work and earn over a certain amount, you are not disabled no matter what your medical records indicate, according to the Social Security Administration.WARNING: Do not collect unemployment insurance during the application process.To receive unemployment insurance, you must state that you are actively looking for work. If you are actively looking for work, the SSA will deem you to be healthy enough to work.Y

Top 5 Social Security Disability Application Mistakes

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