How to Prove Your Disability and Win Your Social Security Disability Case

Are you wondering how to best prove your disability and win your Social Security disability case?

My name is Kaitlin Wildoner, and I’m an attorney who helps disabled clients obtain their disability benefits as quickly as possible so they can focus on getting better. Today, I’m going to talk about ways that you may be able to prove your disability and ultimately win your Social Security disability case.

1. Provide Strong Medical Evidence
One of the most important pieces of evidence in a Social Security disability case is medical evidence. Therefore, you want to be sure that you tell Social Security and your lawyer, if you have one, about any and all medical providers, and if needed, help obtain copies of medical records, including:

Doctor’s notes
Test results
Treatment plans

2. Keep Regular Medical Appointments
Because medical records are so important, be sure you are regularly attending medical appointments and following your doctor’s recommended treatment plan. This shows that you are actively seeking treatment and trying to improve your condition.

3. Ask for Supportive Medical Opinions
You may also want to ask your treating physicians for supportive opinions about your condition and how it impacts your ability to work. This can help to establish:

The severity of your condition
How it affects your ability to engage in daily activities

4. Keep a Symptom Diary (If Applicable)
For certain conditions such as seizures and migraines, it can sometimes help to keep a detailed diary of your episodes, including:

When they occur
How long they last
How they impact your daily activities

This can help to establish the severity and frequency of your symptoms.

5. Gather Statements from People Who Know You
Obtain statements from people who know you well, such as:

Family
Friends
Co-workers

These individuals can speak to how your condition impacts your ability to work and perform daily activities.

6. Work with an Experienced Disability Attorney
Hiring an experienced attorney or representative can also help. Attorneys can:

Navigate the complex disability process
Help gather and present evidence
Represent you at a hearing before an administrative law judge

7. Be Persistent and Don’t Give Up
The disability application process can be lengthy and complex, and it may take time to win your case. Be persistent in pursuing your claim and don’t give up.

In Summary
Proving your disability and winning your Social Security disability case requires:

Gathering medical evidence
Attending medical appointments
Obtaining supportive opinions
Providing a detailed symptom diary
Submitting statements from family, friends, and co-workers
Hiring an experienced attorney
Staying persistent

By following these steps, you can increase your chances of a successful outcome in your disability case.

If you’re disabled and unable to work, we’re here to help. Click this scheduling link or call us directly to schedule a free consultation where we’ll discuss your case and see how we can help you.