What Do I Need to Submit an SSDI Application? | Beacon Disability

What You Need to Submit in Your SSDI Application

Are you disabled and unable to work but aren’t sure what information you need to submit to the Social Security Administration in your application for SSDI benefits?

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 we’re going to talk about what you may need to submit an application for SSDI benefits.

Information Needed for Your SSDI Application

To submit an application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, you will need to gather and submit the following information and documents:

1. Personal Information

You’ll need to provide:

Your full name
Social Security number
Date of birth
Contact information
Marital status

2. Work History

You’ll want to include a detailed work history for the past 15 years, including:

Names and addresses of employers
Dates of employment
Job titles
A description of your job duties

3. Medical Information

Create a list of all of the medical providers that you have seen in connection with your disabling conditions, including:

What diagnoses they have provided
Treatment history
Any medications they’ve prescribed
Tests that they’ve prescribed
Hospitalizations related to your condition

This can include records from:

Medical professionals
Hospitals
Clinics
Therapists
Other specialists who have treated you

Also include:

The dates you were first seen by that provider
The date you were most recently seen
If you have a future appointment, notate that as well

4. Medications

You’ll also want to create a list of all of the medications that you are currently taking, including:

The dosage
The frequency
The reason for the medication
Whether you have any side effects

5. A Detailed Description of Your Limitations

You may want to provide a detailed description of how your disabling condition affects your ability to work and perform daily activities. Include specific examples of limitations such as:

Difficulty standing
Walking
Lifting
Concentrating
Interacting with others

6. Additional Supporting Documents

You may want to include any supporting documents that can help to strengthen your case, such as:

Additional letters from your healthcare providers
Vocational rehabilitation programs
Letters from other professionals, former co-workers, or family members or friends who can attest to the impact of your disability on your ability to work

7. Education and Training

Provide information about:

Your education level
Any additional vocational training
Any other specialized skills or certifications that you have

8. Financial Information

You may also need to provide details about your:

Income
Assets
Other financial resources

This may include:

Tax returns
Bank statements
Information about other benefits that you receive

9. Work-Related Documents

If you have previously applied for workers’ compensation or any other disability benefits, you may need to provide documentation related to those claims.

10. Be Prepared to Provide More

Be prepared to provide any other information or documentation that’s requested by the Social Security Administration during the application or appeals process.

11. Consider Speaking with a Disability Attorney

You may also want to consider speaking with a disability attorney who can guide you through the application process and ensure that all necessary information and documentation are included in your application.

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