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How Do I Apply for SSD?

Important Information About the SSD Application Process

Applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can seem very intimidating, especially if you have already been denied once or even more than once. Sometimes, it’s all in the preparation of the supporting materials. Let us help you.

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Are you asking, “How do I apply for SSD?” For answers, contact one of the lawyers at Crowe & Shanahan online or call us at 314-231-6660.

How Do I Apply? What Documentation Will I Need?

An SSD application for benefits can be filed online, by phone or in person at your Social Security Administration (SSA) local office. The SSA requires various documentation for an application for disability benefits, including:

  • Military service discharge information
  • Tax returns from the year prior to when you apply
  • The Social Security numbers for your spouse and any dependents
  • Banking information for direct deposit
  • A disability report that includes:
    • Contact information for yourself and someone who knows you
    • Patient ID numbers and dates of treatment
    • Names of any medications and the prescribing doctor
    • Types of jobs and dates employed over the past 15 years
    • Information of any other claims you have filed to receive benefits as a result of your disability

If you do not supply this information or if what you do supply is inaccurate or incomplete, your application will most likely be denied.

Our Social Security Disability attorneys can help you collect and prepare this information in the most convincing way possible to ensure you submit a complete package.

Contact Us at Crowe & Shanahan

Would you like to know more about applying for SSD? Contact us today for more information or to schedule an appointment with an attorney from our firm. Our office is located in St. Louis, Missouri.

Why Crowe & Shanahan?

A Trusted Guide
Throughout the Confusing Disability Benefit Process

We take pride in the strong professional and personal relationships we build with each client. You will meet with the attorney early on and that same attorney will be with you throughout the process.  You can rely on us to give you honest advice about your options because this is the right thing to do. 

As your advocates, we will remain by your side throughout the process, developing a strategy that fits your specific circumstances. Your legal and financial issues are unique, so we tailor our advice according to your situation. Many individuals and families have benefited from this legal approach.