How to File Social Security Disability While Working

There are a lot of people out there who are technically disabled and want to receive disability, but are still working. This can be a tricky process because social security disability was set up to help people who couldn't work because of a disability. There are ways that you can get negotiate this. There are of course different requirements that you have to meet to even be considered for this opportunity, but that doesn't mean it isn't possible.

Things You'll Need

• Attorney (optional)
• Medical records

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Instructions

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  Contact your local social security office and set up an appointment to file for social security disability.

• 2

  Show up the date of your appointment and present your case. This will include a small interview and also filling out paperwork explaining what happened and why you should get disability. They will be more hesitant to give out disability to someone that is still working.

• 3

  Wait while the Social Security Office sends your application to the Disability Determination Services. They will request to see your medical records regarding the disability. If you do not have these, your case will be dropped.

• 4

  Send the Disability Determination Services your medical records. You will need to make sure that your records indicate that the disability is still a problem. If you have had no treatment for over two months, the claim maybe dropped.

• 5

  Wait for the decision. This waiting process can take a very long time, several months to years depending on your personal situation. Hiring an attorney could help negotiate the time frame of the process.

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  Ensure that you continue to stay under the monthly income limit for disability once you are approved. Benefits can be discontinued if personal income is more than supplemental.