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Getting disability benefits from the social security administration can, in some cases, be a fairly straightforward and simple process. You simply contact your local social security office, tell them you want to file an application for ssd or ssi disability benefits, and, after an application has been taken and a certain amount of time has transpired, you receive a decision notice informing you of your approval for benefits. For a small percentage of disability applicants, the process does work this way. Unfortunately, the great majority of individuals who file for social security disability or ssi benefits based on disability aren't so lucky. Typically, a disability application will be denied at the initial stage. And it may take several months before this denial decision is made and a notice is sent. The effect of this is that many claimants have to deal with a fair amount of anxiety and stress while waiting for a decison, only to learn that their claim for benefits has been turned down. How do you go about getting social security disability or ssi without all the stress? Truthfully, you probably won't be able to remove all the anxiety that is naturally associated with the process. Simply put, going for many months without a source of income can never be anything less than stressful. However, having said that, there are a few things that can be done to reduce or minimize the level of tension and anxiety that will be experienced by the average disability claimant. 
For starters, a claimant should realize upfront and from the very beginning that, statistically, the chances of being approved on an initial application for benefits will not be in their favor. Secondly, a claimant should expect to have to pursue their claim by making use of the appeal process. Thirdly, an ssi disability or social security disability claimant should understand that the entire disability approval process can often stretch out to a length of time as long as 2 or more years. These are fairly grim realities and one has to wonder how "understanding" such realities can possibly alleviate any of the anxiety felt by an applicant for disability benefits. Here's how. By having an understanding of how bad the situation can potentially--and even likely--be, a claimant can begin to prepare mentally, emotionally, and, perhaps, even financially, for the wait they may have to endure. Knowing in advance how things may turn out can allow a claimant to "get ready" in a mental sense. But knowing in advance how the pursuit of a social security disability or ssi claim may develop can also allow a claimant to restructure their bills to more successfully ride out what can only be described as an impending financial state of emergency. Claimants who are aware of how many cases are forced to file for appeals may decide to forego certain purchases, or move to a less expensive dwelling, or learn about various sources of assistance (housing assistance, utility assistance, food stamps) well ahead of time. Here are a couple tips: if your residential situation is in jeopardy (eviction or foreclosure), don't hesitate to write a dire need letter and attach proof of your circumstances. Dire need letters that are properly documented can sometimes result in a case being expedited. Also, if your case gets denied, immediately seek the help of a qualified social security attorney to assist you with your claim--because the chances will be likely that your claim will be brought before a judge at some point. Disability Advocates Help with Claims Free Case Evaluation |
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