Not so long ago, SSI or Social Security claimants had to call the SSA and wait for an interview to file for benefits. Today, these options are still applicable. For many filing for disability, phone interviews are convenient, while an office interview is a good choice for others. A third option exists for those who need to file for SSDI: the online claim. Readers can get additional info here on the filing and appeals processes.
Going Online to File for Disability Benefits
It is easy to file an online claim for Social Security disability in Kansas City. Simply go to the SSA’s website, clicking the appropriate link. From that link, visitors are led to a webpage that initiates the application process. Once the online application is completed, the applicant should call the nearest Social Security office. This step isn’t necessary, but it might be wise if the client needs answers to important questions. Even if the applicant does not call the Social Security office, a claims representative with the SSA will call them if there are questions or concerns about the disability benefits application.
It may be advisable for applicants to call their local office to confirm receipt of an online application. All too often, things sent online fail to arrive at the intended destination, and a quick call to the nearest Social Security office can ensure that everything goes smoothly.
Starting the Appeals Process
As complex as it may be, completing the above steps to make a disability claim is just the beginning. It can take several months to get an initial ruling on an SSI or Social Security disability claim. After that period, most claimants, unfortunately, find that their petition for benefits has not been approved. Denial numbers vary by location, but roughly 70% of disability claims are denied in the initial stage.
For the average Social Security or SSI claimant, to win a case for Social Security disability in Kansas City, they’ll need multiple appeals. Most people are required to attend an administrative law hearing. However, a disability hearing does not typically occur for a year (or even two years) after the initial filing. For help with the SSDI, SSI, or Social Security appeals process, call an experienced local attorney for legal advice.
The attorneys at Grundy Disability Group LLC will help you proceed with your case. Their lawyers are experienced and know exactly how to prove a case. They learn everything they can about your case and can help you request benefits you may not have realized you are entitled to. They can assure you once you hire them, their lawyers will be with you from the beginning of your case until the end, including any necessary appeals. For more details, visit their website or contact them today.
