The Importance of Checking the Status of Your Disability Claim
If you file a Social Security Disability benefits claim, chances are that you are truly in need of the money you will receive from it. So, it is vital that you keep on top of its progress. Since the process can be lengthy, there can easily be pitfalls along the way. Here are some great reasons why you should regularly check up on how your claim is progressing.
Know That Applications Can Get Lost in The Mail
It is not unheard of that applications can get lost in the mail. So, if you wait several months before you check on your case, you may not know that it was not received by the proper authorities. This would back up the progress of your claim for a long time and you might lose your chance to appeal the claim if it is denied.
How to Change Your Address During the Application Process?
If you move during the time your application is being processed, you need to inform the SSA of the move as soon as possible. This will help to make sure their correspondence with you gets sent to the right place and avoids unnecessary delays. Further, if you have an incorrect address on your application, it could be grounds for denial due to a lack of cooperation with the SSA.
Make Sure All Documents Are In Order
Often, disability claims are denied because the proper documentation was not provided by the applicant. The best way to assure that does not happen to you is to double-check to make sure you have provided everything for which the SSA asks. However, it is still a good idea to make a follow-up call to their office to make sure they received all of the documents and that everything is in order. That way you can rest assured that everything is progressing smoothly.
Need to Be Answered Social Security Administration Questions
Your application can easily be delayed if the SSA has questions that need to be answered. Your application may be sitting in a pile with many others that are waiting for answers as well. But, if you call to check up on your application’s status, then they will have to take a look at it and will have the opportunity to answer any questions while you are speaking with them.
The disability benefits application process can be long and it goes through many people, so staying on top of it is the best way for you to be assured it is progressing. If you need help submitting a claim or checking up on its progress, Clauson Law can help you. Contact us today.
