Most people tend to become intimidated and overwhelmed by all the requirements that must be met and filed in order to make a claim for social security disability. Adding to the concern are the various stories of how there are some people who should technically be approved, but weren’t, because of some deficiency in their filed claims.

The fear of being thwarted by technical and clerical requirements is understandably well-founded in this case. However, it wouldn’t hurt to also exercise due diligence as well just to make sure that you are going through the filing process correctly from your end.

Here are some simple but helpful tips to guide you in successfully filing medical evidence for your medical disability claim.

Submit Timely and Relevant Documents

The more recent your medical evidence is, the better your chances become. It goes without saying, of course, that the records you submit should be actually be relevant to your condition.

These include consultation records with your doctors, prescriptions for medication, therapy appointments, and more. The details in these documents must not only be relevant, but also accurate. The details should corroborate with each other and should paint a clear picture of what your condition actually is, how this affects your day-to-day, and what is your current status in terms of treatment or medication.

Be Ready with Possible Supporting Documents

You may need to present supporting documents in addition to the ones you’ve already submitted. While it is important that you sort through the immediately relevant documents on hand, it’s also crucial that you make available and easily accessible those that could further clarify or support your claim.

Submit on Time

While you don’t want to be too premature when submitting your documents, you also don’t want to be to complacent and late about it. Make sure to gather and organize all the requirements in the checklist first before actually making the submission.

A lot of the denied claims from the SSA are actually due to incomplete or insufficient medical documentation. Avoid this pitfall by being prepared beforehand.

Sources
What Medical Evidence is Required by Social Security Disability?, Disability Secrets
Steps to Successfully Apply for Social Security Disabiliy, CNBC