How to get Disability, tip 2If you receive any type of correspondence or letters from either the social security office, disability determination services, or the hearing office (the office of disability adjudication and review)--make sure you open it, read it, and understand it. This is crucial because certain letters sent from these agencies will require that a claimant perform a particular action by a certain date. For this reason, if you receive a written letter from any one of these offices and are not exactly certain what the letter means (or is asking you to do), by all means contact the office that sent the letter. You may feel slightly embarassed about asking what the letter means, but, as the saying goes, it is far better to be safe than sorry. And this is doubly true when it come to Social Security Disability and SSI benefit claims. Here are some examples of letter types you may receive: 1) a call-in letter asking you to contact the disability examiner within x number of days in order to provide information; 2) consultative medical examination appointment letters; 3) questionaires regarding work history; 4) confirmation letters of actions filed on your case (such as an appeal that was submitted). About the Author: Tim Moore is a former Social Security Disability Examiner in North Carolina, has been interviewed by the NY Times and the LA Times on the disability system, and is an Accredited Disability Representative (ADR) in North Carolina. For assistance on a disability application or Appeal in NC, click here. Most popular topics on SSDRC.com Social Security Disability in North Carolina Common Mistakes to avoid after being denied for Disability Tips to Prepare for Filing for Social Security Disability or SSI Advice to Win SSD and SSI Benefit Claims Social Security Disability SSI Questions What is the difference between Social Security Disability and SSI? How to get disability for depression Getting disability for fibromyalgia SSI disability for children with ADHD What is the Application Process for Social Security Disability and SSI? Social Security Disability SSI Exam tips More Social Security Disability SSI Questions What makes you eligible for Social Security Disability or SSI? Related pages: What is the criteria for disability benefits in North Carolina? Factors that affect how Long it takes for A Social Security Decision Letter When Do You Get A Social Security Disability Award Letter And What Does It Say? What does a Disability Denial Letter from Social Security say? Social Security Disability Award Letter Following an Approval Can a letter from a doctor get you approved for disability What to do if you get a letter about your disability claim or appeal? |
