The Application Process 

Applying for SSDI or SSI is as simple as filling out a form and submitting it along with documents that prove that your disability prevents you from working. This can be done either at your local Social Security Office, by phone, or by completing an online application on your laptop or PC. 

The Importance of Medical Evidence 

If you apply without any medical documentation to show evidence of how your condition limits your daily activities and hinders your ability to provide for yourself and your family, you will surely get denied. 

Medical records, a list of medications you take, lab test results, therapy notes, and anything else that can prove your claims that you are disabled, are necessary to back up your claim. 

The SSA has a long list of covered conditions that they use to determine whether or not you are eligible. Depending on whether yours is listed, you may be eligible. Even if it isn’t, you may still qualify under special considerations. No matter if you think you don’t qualify, it’s always worth a shot.