{"id":8510,"date":"2023-05-04T15:22:06","date_gmt":"2023-05-04T15:22:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-439166-3568869.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=8510"},"modified":"2023-05-04T15:22:06","modified_gmt":"2023-05-04T15:22:06","slug":"how-do-you-know-if-its-time-to-apply-for-disability-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/casadelajusticia.com\/en\/how-do-you-know-if-its-time-to-apply-for-disability-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do You Know If It\u2019s Time to Apply for Disability Benefits?"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_image=”8522″ bg_position=”left top” background_image_loading=”default” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”11%” bottom_padding=”11%” text_color=”light” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” color_overlay=”#000000″ advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ overlay_strength=”0.5″ gradient_direction=”top_to_bottom” shape_divider_color=”#fbf9f7″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_divider_bring_to_front=”true” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”tilt_alt” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text el_class=”banner-text”]\n

How Do You Know If It\u2019s Time to Apply for Disability Benefits? <\/b><\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n
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\n<\/i> 1-800-840-4040<\/a><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”80″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” zindex=”99″ overflow=”visible” class=”row-widt cls-contain row-cyan-bg” id=”services” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”both” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”tilt” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bottom_padding=”5%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”6168″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” margin_bottom=”40″][vc_column_text]You are eligible to apply for social security disability insurance (SSDI) when you\u2019re injured and unable to work for 12 months or more. While disability benefits are a great resource, many people are unclear on the application process – including the best time to apply in the first place.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides financial coverage for U.S. citizens and undocumented workers who have paid taxes alike. To take full advantage of this program, you also need to take the appropriate steps to get your application approved.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Since the disability benefits application process is complex and time-consuming, it\u2019s best to do everything you can to improve your chances of success – starting with knowing the right time to apply.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Are you disabled and need help applying for social security disability benefits? Call the House of Justice at 1-800-840-8080<\/a> for a free consultation.<\/strong><\/p>\n

What is the Ideal Time to Apply for Disability Benefits?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s always best to apply for SSDI as quickly as you can after becoming injured. In fact, there are several reasons why a timely application is important for securing benefits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Many people aren\u2019t aware of the fact that nearly 80% of SSDI applications are denied in the first round. These denials often result in drawn-out appeals processes that can last anywhere from a few months up to 2 years. In addition, as the <\/span>SSA website<\/span><\/a> explains, SSDI \u201c<\/span>benefits have a five month waiting period, which means that benefit payments will not begin before the sixth full month of disability.\u201d Even if you are approved in the first round, you will have to wait 6 months before seeing your first SSDI payment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Criteria Make You Eligible for Disability Benefits?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

In order to be approved for SSDI benefits, you must prove you have a debilitating medical condition and meet the work history requirements of the SSA.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Medical Condition\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

The SSA has a <\/span>Blue Book<\/span><\/a> that they use to qualify people\u2019s medical conditions for SSDI. Using the Blue Book, you measure the severity of your impairment against the minimum set forth by the SSA. At a minimum, you must be disabled and unable to work for at least 12 months.<\/span><\/p>\n

Work History Requirements\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

The SSA also has minimum work history requirements in place for SSDI eligibility. Not only must you be able to work in the U.S. legally, but you must have worked and paid taxes for 5 of the 10 past years. Moreover, your employment status must be either full-time, part-time, or seasonal, and you can no longer be working when you file for SSDI.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Can a Doctor Tell Me if I Qualify for Disability Benefits?<\/b><\/h2>\n

While your doctor plays a very important role in the SSDI application process, it is ultimately not up to them to decide if you are eligible for benefits. In the end, only the SSA has the ability to grant access to SSDI. Nonetheless, having a doctor agree that you are permanently disabled helps a great deal in the review process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the most important parts of filing a successful SSDI claim is providing evidentiary support from your primary doctor, also referred to as a \u201c<\/span>treating source<\/span><\/a>.\u201d The SSA looks favorably on info from treating sources because this type of data is generally the most up-to-date and relevant. In fact, many disability claims are denied in the first round because of poor medical documentation from irrelevant sources.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Luckily, the House of Justice is here to help you acquire all the correct documentation from doctors, clinics, and hospitals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How Does the Application Process for Disability Benefits Work?<\/b><\/h2>\n

While the framework for SSDI applications is the same for everyone, the actual process varies greatly for those that are accepted in the first round and those claims that must be appealed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The first step in the process is to file your initial application along with all the supporting documentation needed to prove your work history and medical disability. This step can be handled online or in-person. Please note, only about 20% of applications are approved in the first round. Please note, having a skilled attorney on your side greatly increases your chances of being approved for benefits in the 1st round.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In the event that your claim is denied, you will receive a notice explaining why this is the case. If you choose to appeal your denial, you enter the next phase of the application process where you file a \u201c<\/span>request for reconsideration<\/span><\/a>\u201d with the SSA. In this phase, you supplement your initial application based on feedback from the SSA. To illustrate, the SSA might request more recent medical documentation or even a review from a doctor selected by the SSA.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The last phase of the SSDI application process is formally pleading your case in front of an administrative law judge (ALJ). The hearing will take place at a SSA office in your region or online with a Zoom meeting. Since it could take 2 years to get a formal ruling in an ALJ hearing, it’s best to trust your case with an experienced disability attorney like those at the House of Justice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Documentation is Required When Applying for Disability Benefits?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

All documentation required for SSDI applications is used to prove your work history and medical condition to the SSA. Key items to remember in your SSDI application include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n