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Convincing Social Security of Your Disability

When you're applying for disability, you should focus on convincing Social Security that you're too disabled to work. In the articles below, you’ll learn how to document your daily limitations, work with your doctor to provide strong medical evidence and detailed symptom reports, and get tips on how to fill out your application if you haven't had regular medical care. Whether you’re under or over 50, these resources break down the steps to strengthen your claim and increase your chances of approval, all in clear, accessible language.

Your difficulties with daily personal activities are very helpful to Social Security’s disability determination.

Learn how to ask your doctor for help in a way that will support your claim.

When considering whether you qualify for disability, Social Security needs to evaluate all your medical conditions together.

Having a detailed report on your symptoms and limitations from your doctor can make or break your disability case.

Here’s how to get disability without a doctor who you've seen regularly for treatment.

Most people win Social Security or SSI disability benefits by showing they don't have the capacity to do any job.

If you are 50 years old or older when applying for Social Security disability, it may be easier for you to get approved for disability benefits than it is for a younger person.

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