No one ever expects to find themselves injured and filling out a social security disability claim just to make ends meet, but it does happen. Whether you were injured because of medical malpractice, a personal injury, or workplace incident, it‘s important you get the compensation you deserve. To help ensure the claims process is as smooth as possible, check out the following from Bruce Bentley, Attorney at Law, in London, KY.

Steps to Apply for a Social Security Disability Claim

Gather the Necessary Information

When filing a social security disability claim, gather all of your medical records. You want to provide the one deciding your claim with a complete overview of the extent of your injuries and what things are like for you on a daily basis. Examiners want to know you are getting medical help for your condition. The reports will include your doctor’s opinion about the extent of your limitations, which is crucial in the decision process.

Make Copies of Medical Records

After filing your social security disability claim, you will receive a packet with more forms that need to be filled out. When submitting those forms, send copies of your medical records with them. That way you have a copy for yourself still if you need to provide them again in the future.

Carefully Navigate Your Income

When applying for benefits, you cannot be engaging in gainful activities. That means you aren’t allowed to go out and earn a large amount of money each month. If you continue working full time, the examiner is going to question whether you have a disability.

Your attorney can help walk you through the specifics of filing your social security disability claim to help you get the best outcome possible. Find out more by speaking with Bruce Bentley, Attorney at Law, in London. Visit him online, or call (606) 877-0088 today.