Applying for SSI and SSDI benefits can seem like a daunting task. The system can be hard to navigate, and it is extremely difficult to win benefits without an attorney helping you every step of the way.

1. How to Apply for Social Security Disability

2. How to Apply for Social Security Disability
What do I need?
If you are disabled, you may wonder how to apply for SSD or
SSI. Before you apply, you will need to have many important
documents. The specifics will vary based on the individual,
but in general you will need these seven things . . .

3. How to Apply for Social Security Disability
1.
Your Social Security card,
or another record of your
Social Security number

4. How to Apply for Social Security Disability
2.
Proof that you are a
United States citizen,
or that you have
non-citizen status and
are eligible for benefits

5. How to Apply for Social Security Disability
3.
Proof of your age via
a government-issued
document like your birth
certificate

6. How to Apply for Social Security Disability
4.
Information about
where you live (lease or
mortgage documents,
landlord info, etc.)

7. How to Apply for Social Security Disability
5.
Detailed information
about your income
and assets (pay stubs,
checking account
statements, insurance
policies, details about
any valuables you may
own, etc.)

8. How to Apply for Social Security Disability
6.
Account numbers for
any checking, savings,
credit union or loan
accounts

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7.
All medical records and
details related to your
disability (telephone
numbers, addresses
and names of clinics,
hospitals and doctors
you’ve seen, diagnoses,
etc.)

10. How to Apply for Social Security Disability
Okay, now what?
Once you’ve gathered the above information, you can begin
your application. When you’re applying for SSI, you really have
one of two options: either apply yourself, or have someone
help you with your application.

11. How to Apply for Social Security Disability
Why do I need someone to help me?
Because the majority of first applications are denied, you
may benefit from having a disability advocate help you with
the application process. At Myler Disability, we can help you
to collect your information, assemble the application, and
navigate the entire process. If an appeal is needed and your
case qualifies, we’ll help with that as well.

12. How to Apply for Social Security Disability
How can I
get help?
If you’re still wondering how to apply for
SSD or SSI, call (800) 652-9626 for a free
consultation, or visit www.mylerdisability.
com. Our representatives will help you
to better understand the process and to
determine if you might be eligible to apply
for benefits.