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After you have applied for SSI benefits, there are several things that the SSA might expect from you. If you fail to take these actions, you might find that your SSDI application is later denied. To avoid this happening, it's important to have a disability attorney assist you if you are confused.

Respond to Requests for More Documentation

At any point, the SSA might request that you provide more documentation. The documents are important and the SSA will not be able to assess whether you are qualified for benefits unless you provide all of them. The SSA may want you to participate in a medical exam and you will need to make sure that you show up on time for the exam. 

Your SSDI attorney can help you communicate with your examiner so you can make sure that they will receive the information they need as quickly as possible. This will not only reduce the odds that your claim will be denied but will also allow you to speed up the claims process.

Follow Your Doctor's Orders

If you want to receive disability benefits, you will need to continue to go to the doctor and you will need to follow the treatment recommendations that you have received from your doctor. you must show that you are doing everything you can to overcome your illness with the goal of eventually returning to work.

However, you might run into an obstacle if you try to undergo medical treatment only to find that it is not working or your condition might actually get worse. You will need to not only consult with your doctor about this but also a disability attorney. In some cases, you may be able to avoid medical treatment and pursue an alternative that you prefer. You may even be able to seek alternative medical treatments if you are able to show that your condition is improving as a result of these treatments. 

File an Appeal

There are other situations in which you may not be able to receive medical treatment such as economic hardship. A disability attorney will help you determine if you will be able to obtain disability benefits when you fail to meet certain requirements.

If your claim is denied, you will need to work with a disability attorney to help you file an appeal. Many claims are much more likely to be accepted after a request for reconsideration or a hearing.

Contact a local disability attorney to learn more.