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15 TIPS FOR FILING YOUR DISABILITY CLAIM
Down-to-earth, practical tips from one who
has been
in the business for over
25 years. An invaluable aid for the disability applicant.
--D. Wentz Jenkins
INTRODUCTION The process of filing and pursuing a Social Security or SSI disability claim can be daunting at best, . . .(Click for more.)
TIP #1: Provide information about medical sources. . .
TIP #2: Provide information regarding work . . .
TIP #3: Provide copies of current medical records . . .
TIP #4: Cooperate with the Disability Determination Services. . .
TIP #5: Ask questions when you don't understand. . .
TIP #6: 6. Complete all forms promptly . . .
TIP #7: Do not reschedule appointments . . .
TIP #8: Your disability adjudicator is not trying to deny your claim . . .
TIP #9: Always appeal unfavorable decisions. . .
TIP #10: It is a little known fact that more claims are allowed by. . .
TIP #11: It is of little use to hire an attorney until . . .
TIP #12: Before you engage a non-attorney advocate, inquire . . .
TIP #13: No one gets disability forever. . .
TIP #14: Threats to the adjudicator will usually only spell trouble . . .
TIP #15: Maintain a stable mailing address . . .
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