SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITYSOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITYSOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY

The federal government grants Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits to those unable

to work due to a physical, medical, or mental disability. While many could potentially qualify, a great deal of confusion

surrounds the process. With this reference, Caddell Reynolds hopes to separate speculation from truth

regarding what qualifies, how to apply and where to find help.

APPLYING FOR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS CAN BE A CONFUSING AND GRUELING PROCESS

If you r̓e looking to apply but don t̓ know where to start, or just looking for more information, Caddell Reynolds can show you the truth about the SSD process.

You Canʼt Apply for SSD Benefits Until a Doctor Says So

One of the most common misconceptions about SSD benefits is that you need a doctorʼs approval to start the process.

If You are Unable to Work Because of Your Health, You Should Apply for Disability

Benefits as Soon as Possible

Social Security will make their own determination regarding a potential

disability, regardless of whatever opinion your doctor may have on the matter.

Everyone is Denied, Thereʼs No Point Applying

Close to 70% of applicants have their disability claims denied on the first attempt, so qualifying for benefits seems impossible.

If you have the right evidence to back up your diagnosis, you always have a good

chance of receiving benefits on an appeal.

Many First-Time Claims are Denied for Simple Errors, Like

Missing Information

To Claim Benefits, You Must be Out of Work for a Year

A common misconception states applicants must be out-of-work for six months to a year

before applying for benefits.An applicant must demonstrate that their

“disability” has lasted, or is expected to last, for at least one year or to result in death in

order to be eligible.

Once You are No Longer Working Full-Time Because of

a Disability, You Should Consider Applying for Benefits

The Application Process Will Require Months or Years

The misconception that it can take months to get benefits deters many people from

applying for SSD.

Many extraordinarily severe conditions may be expedited—sometimes in as little as

20 days.

It is Possible to Receive Approval for SSD Benefits as

Soon as 20 days After Submission of an Application

in Severe Cases.

You Cannot Earn Money While Receiving Social Security

Disability Benefits

Another misconception is that once you are approved for SSD benefits, you cannot make

any money. That is not entirely true.

It is possible in 2019 to earn up to $880 per month performing whatever duties your disability allows while receiving Social

Security Disability.

You Can Earn up to a Certain Amount While Receiving

Benefits

A SSD Claim is Easy Enough to Complete on Your Own

Many people believe that they can handle a SSD claim on their own, and that the process

is simple and straighforward.

According to the Government Accountability Office, claimants who had a representative

were allowed at a rate 2.9 times higher than a typical claimant with no representative.

You are Almost 3 Times as Likely to Receive Benefits By

Hiring a Lawyer

If you r̓e disabled and unable to work, let the experienced disability attorneys at Caddell Reynolds help you. We understand the syvstem and will work hard to make sure you

receive the benefits you deserve.

Call Caddell Reynolds at 800-671-4100. When you call, you will speak with one of our top Arkansas disability attorneys absolutely FREE.

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