Who should apply for SSDI?
SSDI may be available to people who have worked and paid into Social Security but can no longer work due to a physical or mental condition expected to last at least 12 months or result in death.
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At National Disability, helping individuals navigate the Social Security Disability system is more than a service—it’s our mission.
For over two decades, our advocates have helped guide people across the country through the SSDI application process to increase their chances of an approved application. We cut through the red tape, build the medical evidence your SSDI or SSI claim requires, and handle communication with the SSA so you can focus on your health, your family, and your future.
You’ve worked hard your entire life. Now let us work for you.
When you come to National Disability, you don’t just get help with paperwork—you gain a dedicated team trained to navigate the Social Security Disability system from every angle. Our approach is built on collaboration, empathy, and consistent follow-through.
Whether you’re filing a new SSDI or SSI claim or appealing a denial, our team is ready to guide you forward. You’ll speak directly with experienced disability advocates, receive honest answers about your case, and begin a clear path toward the benefits you’ve earned through your work history.
You don't have to go through this alone.
Getting Started Is Simple
Wondering how to begin your SSDI or SSI claim? Our experienced disability advocates are here to guide you every step of the way.
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Have an honest, no-pressure conversation about your disability claim. There’s no cost and no obligation—just clear answers about your eligibility, next steps, and the strongest path forward.
50+ Years of Combined Experience
Our team brings 50+ years of combined experience helping individuals across the country pursue Social Security Disability benefits after denial or delay. We understand SSA requirements and know how to build strong, well-documented claims.
An Expert & Dedicated Team
From day one, you’ll have a dedicated case team focused on your SSDI or SSI claim. We manage paperwork, gather medical evidence, and handle communication with the Social Security Administration - keeping you informed at every stage.
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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Types of SSDI Benefits We Handle
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
SSDI & SSI Appeals After Denial
Disabled Adult Child (DAC) Benefits
Survivor Disability Benefits
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Starting a New SSDI Application? Get Help From the Start.
Many SSDI applications are denied due to missing medical records, incomplete work history, or technical errors. Getting help early can improve accuracy and reduce delays.
✓ Free case evaluations – no upfront cost.
✓ No fees unless your disability claim is approved
✓ Support available in all 50 states
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Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance can be overwhelming. A mistake on your initial application can lead to long delays or denial. Help may be available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What information is needed to start an SSDI application?
Applications typically require medical records, information about doctors and hospitals, work history, earnings records, and details about how a condition limits the ability to work. Our team helps guide you through this process to increase the chances that your application is accepted.
How long does a new SSDI application take?
Initial SSDI decisions often take several months. Processing time can vary depending on the complexity of the case and how quickly medical records and other documentation are reviewed.
Why are many first-time SSDI applications denied?
Many denials are based on missing medical evidence, incomplete work history, or not clearly showing how a condition prevents working. Technical errors can also delay or negatively affect an application.
What happens if a new SSDI application is denied?
If an application is denied, appeal options may be available. These can include reconsideration or a hearing, but strict deadlines often apply, so timely action is important.
Applying for Social Security Disability? Get it right the first time.
A mistake on your initial application can mean months of delay or a denial. Our advocates build your claim, gather your medical evidence, and handle the SSA, so you can focus on your health and your family.
✓No fee unless your claim is approved
✓We handle the SSA paperwork and medical evidence
✓Help available in all 50 states
Please note: This service is for people who have worked and can no longer work because of a medical condition expected to last at least a year.
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Are you currently unable to work because of a medical condition?
This screening does not create an attorney-client relationship. Results not guaranteed.
Is your condition expected to last at least 12 months?
This includes conditions expected to result in death. An estimate is okay.
You may qualify. Where should we send your free review?
Let's make sure this is the right fit.
Social Security disability benefits are generally for people who cannot work for at least 12 months because of a medical condition. Based on your answers, it may not be the right fit right now.
If your situation changes, or if you believe this is a mistake, call us at (833) 451-0741 and we will talk it through at no cost.
This eligibility check is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship.
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Why so many first-time claims get denied
Many first-time SSDI and SSI claims are denied, often for reasons that have nothing to do with how serious the condition is. Getting help from the start improves accuracy and reduces delays.
Missing or incomplete medical evidence
The SSA needs detailed records that show your diagnosis, your treatment, and how your condition limits you. Gaps in that evidence are one of the most common reasons claims are denied.
Work history or technical errors
Incomplete work history, earnings questions, or a small mistake on the forms can delay your claim for months or lead to a denial before the SSA ever reviews your condition.
Not showing how your condition limits work
It is not enough to have a diagnosis. Your claim has to clearly connect your condition to why you can no longer work. We help build that case from the start.
How we help you apply
Getting started takes just a few minutes. The process is built to be simple, so you can focus on your health.
Request your free case review
Share a few details about your situation. The review is free, confidential, and comes with no obligation.
We build your claim
Your dedicated team gathers your medical evidence, completes the paperwork, and handles communication with the Social Security Administration, keeping you informed at every stage.
We pursue your benefits
We guide your claim through the process, and if it is denied, we help you appeal. You pay nothing unless your claim is approved.
Who may qualify
You may qualify if:
- ✓You have worked and paid into Social Security
- ✓You can no longer work because of a medical condition
- ✓Your condition is expected to last at least 12 months, or is terminal
- ✓You are not already receiving disability benefits
Not sure if you qualify?
Eligibility depends on your work history, your condition, and how it affects your ability to work. The fastest way to find out is a free case review with no cost and no obligation.
If you have a limited work history, you may still qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). We can check both during your review.
You've worked hard your whole life. Now let us work for you.
Start your free, confidential case review. There is no cost, and no fee unless your claim is approved.
Types of benefits we handle
Social Security disability is not one program. We help you apply for the benefit that fits your situation.
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
For people who have worked and paid into Social Security and can no longer work because of a qualifying medical condition.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
A needs-based benefit for people with limited income and resources, including those who have not built up enough recent work history for SSDI.
Disabled Adult Child (DAC) benefits
For adults whose disability began before age 22, paid on a parent's Social Security record. Many families do not realize this benefit exists.
Survivor disability benefits
For eligible surviving spouses and family members who may qualify for benefits after the loss of a worker who paid into Social Security.
Already applied and been denied? We also handle SSDI and SSI appeals.
A team that knows the system
When you work with National Disability, you gain a dedicated team that knows the Social Security system from every angle. Your claim is supported by experienced advocates and by attorneys at our affiliated firm, Wettermark Keith, whose disability practice holds memberships in the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR) and the National Association of Disability Representatives (NADR).
Senior Managing AttorneyWettermark Keith Disability Practice
Brian Smith
Senior Managing Attorney, Disability Practice, Wettermark Keith
Brian Smith leads the disability practice at Wettermark Keith, one of our affiliated law firms, where he has represented Social Security claimants since 2011. He guides clients through every stage of an SSDI or SSI claim, from the initial application through reconsideration, hearings, and federal court. He has represented claimants in more than 2,500 hearings before administrative law judges, and he is a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives and the National Association of Disability Representatives.
Affiliated firm: Wettermark Keith
Frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions about starting a Social Security disability claim.
SSDI may be available to people who have worked and paid into Social Security but can no longer work due to a physical or mental condition expected to last at least 12 months or result in death.
Applications typically require medical records, information about your doctors and hospitals, work history, earnings records, and details about how your condition limits your ability to work. Our team helps guide you through this process to improve the chances that your application is accepted.
Initial SSDI decisions often take several months. Processing time can vary depending on the complexity of the case and how quickly medical records and other documentation are reviewed.
Many denials are based on missing medical evidence, incomplete work history, or not clearly showing how a condition prevents working. Technical errors can also delay or negatively affect an application, which is why getting help early can make a difference.
There is no upfront cost. A representative's fee is set by federal law as a capped percentage of any past-due benefits and is only paid if your claim is approved. Your case review is free, confidential, and comes with no obligation.
If an application is denied, appeal options may be available, including reconsideration and a hearing before an administrative law judge. Strict deadlines often apply, so timely action is important. If your claim is denied, our team can help you appeal.
You don't have to do this alone.
Start your free case review. It takes a few minutes, it is confidential, and there is no fee unless your claim is approved.