Social Security Disability Benefits Information for Washington State

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Social Security Disability Tips

APPLYING FOR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY?
The Social Security disability benefits process can be a maze of bureaucracy, legal proceedings, and shifting rules and regulations. Here are a few tips to improve your chances of success.

Top Social Security Disability Tips
1. Get a Lawyer: Statistics show that you have a better chance of winning with a lawyer

2. Act Soon: Don't wait to get started, the process can take a long time

3. Include all Illnesses: Physical, mental health, learning difficulties and even minor impairments

4. Appeal: Don't be discouraged, Social Security denies a large percentage of eligible applicants

5. Meet the Appeal Deadlines: Call a lawyer as soon as you get a denial letter

6. Be Complete: Include all contact information for medical treatment providers

7. Be Exact: Don't minimize or exaggerate

8. Follow Treatment Recommendations: Listen to your doctor

Have you been denied Social Security Benefits?
At SGB, we specialize in cases in which people have been denied benefits. You don’t have to go through this process alone. Contact us for a free, confidential evaluation of your case. There is no charge for us to review your case.