There’s a lot of incorrect information circulating about Social Security Disability. This is understandable because navigating the process of filing a Social Security Disability claim can be There’s a lot of incorrect information circulating about Social Security Disability. This is understandable because navigating the process of filing a Social Security Disability claim can be complicated. Due to the process’s complexity, these myths continue to persist. Some of the most common myths about the process include:
1: Everyone Gets Denied the First Time They Apply for Disability
While it’s true that most first-time applications are denied, not everyone gets rejected at first. To improve your chances of getting approved with a first-time application, you must seek the appropriate medical care from your doctors. The resulting medical records should reveal details about your disabling condition. It is also essential to consider hiring a professional to get the legal representation and advice you need to navigate the process.
2: Before Applying for Benefits, You Must be Disabled for a Year
The Social Security Administration (SSA) defines a disabled applicant as one with a physical or mental impairment that is expected to last for at least one year or cause early death. However, you don’t need to be disabled for a year to apply for the benefits.
Suppose you have a determinable physical or medical impairment that lasted for a few months, but your doctor expects the condition could last more than a year. In that case, you may be eligible to receive Social Security Disability Benefits.
3: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is the same as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are two different programs. SSI is established for disabled individuals with a financial need. SSDI is for disabled individuals who have worked for at least five years out of the ten years before becoming disabled.
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