Are you preparing to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)? If so, be sure to implement these tips from Social Security Disability lawyers in Daytona Beach.  

Only one-third of SSDI applicants are approved during the initial claim filing process. However, many deserving claimants with a disability that limits their ability to work are denied benefits. Read on to learn how to avoid three of the most recurrent mistakes made on SSDI applications.

Failure To Complete An SSDI Application

One significant mistake that Social Security Disability lawyers in Daytona Beach often find is the failure to submit a complete SSDI application and a lack of sufficient supporting medical documentation.  It is essential to submit a complete and thorough application to the Social Security Administration (SSA). The SSA will use contact information, names, dates, and other information provided on an application to retrieve more evidence to support your claim. It is common for the SSA to order records dating back one year before you notified them of your disability. If you leave out some medical providers’ information, they won’t be able to trace those medical records which can affect the SSA’s decision to accept or deny your benefits.     

Inaccurate Information On An SSDI Application

Incorrect information on a Social Security Disability application is another common error. With all of the information needed during the application process, it can be easy to mistakenly provide an incorrect name or date; however, you must be as accurate as possible. By entering wrong information or not answering questions, you can cause delays to the claims process or even have your benefits denied. It is imperative that you answer every question on an SSDI application. You can mark a question as “not applicable” or “N/A” if it doesn’t apply to your claim, indicating to the SSA that you have read the questions but they are not relevant to your claim.  

Missing Important Application Deadlines

Failure to meet deadlines is another mistake in the SSDI application process. Check your mail daily once you have submitted your application to ensure you don’t miss a notification. Additional medical information is often requested through the mail by the SSA. These forms must be completed and returned by the deadline indicated on the form, or your claim could be denied. The return time required can be as short as ten days. Contact your local Social Security office if you can’t fill out the forms and return them by the deadline to inquire if an extension is possible. If you need help locating the contact information for your local SSA office, contact our Daytona office or one of our other locations in Central Florida. The process of applying for SSDI benefits can be complicated and overwhelming. If your disability claim is denied, we are here to help.

Find Help From Social Security Disability Lawyers In Daytona Beach

Our attorneys at Culbertson Law Group have been assisting SSDI and SSI applicants in the Central Florida area for over 40 years. Additionally, our firm has two of the ten attorneys in Florida certified in Social Security Disability Law. 

Contact Culbertson Law Group Today

We can help you submit an SSDI application that is correct, complete, and within the SSA deadlines. Representation from our attorneys can help you get in the best position to receive the SSDI benefits you deserve. Contact Culbertson Law Group today with your SSDI or SSI claim questions or to schedule a free courtesy consultation.