| In order to qualify for Social Security Disability, you | | | | Living Questionnaire as well as any other required |
| must have a certain medical condition that will prevent | | | | paperwork. Once you have all your paperwork in |
| you from having a normal Substantially Gainful Activity | | | | order, a doctor will verify information on your |
| (SGA) and you must meet the all the required work | | | | application to determine that the disabling condition will |
| history and other requirements set by the SSA. | | | | last at least twelve months. |
| When you submit your initial application there is usually | | | | At this point the (DDS) better known as the Disability |
| a 3 to 6 month waiting period in which approximately | | | | Determination Services located in your particular state |
| 35% of all applicants are approved nationally. If you | | | | will need to make the initial disability determination |
| need help with this process there are many good | | | | regarding your condition. They will collect medical |
| advocates to work with such as Freedom Disability | | | | evidence about your current state of health and |
| located in Shelton Connecticut. | | | | coordinate further consultative exams if additional |
| This company can guide you with completing the initial | | | | evidence is needed to make their decision. |
| paperwork such as the Social Security disability | | | | In the event that your social security disability insurance |
| application and a detailed information Activities of Daily | | | | claim has been denied, there is an appeal process. |