This subject may seem a little unusual for our blog, but sometimes it’s better to instruct people on what not to do than to offer a straightforward step-by-step explanation of how to file for disability in Tampa. Why? Well, there are a lot of reasons, but sometimes it’s easier to remember what to avoid than what to do.
These are just some of the things we’ve learned along the way in our many years of experience as disability advocates. People learn in different ways. Sometimes it’s directly related to their disability and, because we were able to help identify that, we were able to assist our clients’ transition back into the working world and help them reap the self-esteem that comes with it. But just having to seek disability benefits shouldn’t reduce your self-esteem. If you are truly disabled, then you’ve nothing to be ashamed of, no reason to hesitate in pursuing disability benefits because everyone deserves a fair shot at living a full life without worrying about where their next meal will come from, or whether or not they’ll be able to pay their bills.
So these tips can be useful if you choose to decide to file for disability in Tampa. That being said, this is by no means advice you should follow religiously. You need to speak with one of our advocates because every case is unique. These are meant as general guidelines and helpful tips.
What Not to Do
- Don’t Get Impatient! – The Social Security Administration (SSA) is an enormous Federal agency and it has mountains of paperwork to manage every day. With the exception of a few obvious cases, it will take a while for your claim to be filed. Don’t fret! This is just the way it is. Now, an advocate, because of his or her experience, can help speed up the gathering of records, getting paperwork to the right office, following up and other aspects of the process. However, once it’s in the hands of the SSA, you must be patient. Put your trust in us to diligently follow your case and keep you updated.
- Don’t Call the SSA Demanding Information! – Right. Well, it does happen. Let’s just say that you can catch more flies with honey than vinegar, and it’s no different when you file for disability.
- Don’t Falsify Documents! – Always be honest. Never try to game the system. We always fight for our clients, but only if we know that they are disabled and deserve SSD benefits or SSI for their financial well being. We frown on unethical or immoral activity. When someone cheats, we all lose.
- Don’t Pick a Doctor just Because You Heard He or She Will Quickly Grant You Disabled Status – Not a good idea. The SSA is well aware of doctors who practice this way, so it could end up hurting your case. That’s why, when you file for disability in Tampa with us, we can make doctor recommendations based on our experience with their ethical standing and peer respect.