Social Security is tight with their money. They have a very strict, particular definition of 'disability' and benefits are hard to get. As someone who has worked more than two decades as a Social Security disability advocate, I've learned a few things about how to get a disability claim approved.
1. You need current and strong medical evidence. It's important to see your doctor(s) regularly.
2. You need a good understanding of how Social Security works: who it covers, what it covers, it's regulations, procedures and requirements. It's taboos and pitfalls.
3. You must be prepared for a fight. Almost no one wins their claims in the early stages. Usually, it requires at least 2 appeals and a hearing before a judge. Persistence is what pays off.
4. You probably need an attorney or professional advocate. The system is too complex and complicated to navigate it on your own, especially in appeals.
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