Filing for disability benefits can prove to be an exercise in frustration and aggravation. There are ways to reduce the very real stress of filing a disability claim.
A proactive approach is going to be your best bet in getting your claim approved and minimize delays and denials. Advocates, such as Myler Disability, can be that first step in ensuring a successful claim.
TOP 4 TIPS FOR GETTING YOUR CLAIM APPROVED
- provide relevant medical records as related to your claims
- provide current contact information for all providers involved in your care
- get a statement from treating physician supporting your claim
- obtain representation from experienced disability representatives
RECORDS
The importance of complete and comprehensive records cannot be stressed enough. A disability examiner can and will request records from your treating providers, but if the claimant provides a copy of those records at the initial submission, an invaluable amount of time is saved. Requesting records takes time and offices are inundated with records requests. Yours can be just one in a very big pile and no one has any incentive to process any individual’s request over another. Take the initiative and collect the records yourself.
Having the correct contact information is very important. If a claimant chooses not to provide records themselves or if some information is missing, the examiner needs to request those items. If they have out of date or incorrect contact information, the process is delayed for an indeterminate amount of time.
PHYSICIAN SUPPORT
Notifying your physician of an intent to file a disability claim and requesting they provide a supporting statement is a crucial piece of your application. A physician’s opinion holds sway with examiners, and though they will have their own medical experts examine your case, a letter from the treating physician goes a long way. This particularly holds weight if the claim gets to the hearing level.
REPRESENTATION
One of the best moves you can make is to hire someone to represent you during the claim process. Professionals, like Myler Disability, increase your odds of getting your claim approved quicker than if you opted to do this on your own.
A disability advocate can review your case prior to submission to the disability office and identify issues that need attention. They are also able to gather all of the documents and records on your behalf and put everything into a cohesive package for the examiner.
Many people opt to hold off on obtaining representation until their claim is denied. Though this certainly is an option, hiring someone from the outset could possibly prevent a denial in the first place. If you are ready to file a disability claim, give strong thoughts to hiring someone to represent you.
