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Submitting Your SSDI Application: Do It Right the First Time

By Kari Panza • 07/08/2025

Ready to File for SSDI? Here’s What to Know.

 

Once you've gathered your medical records, work history, and personal information, it's time to officially submit your SSDI claim. This step seems straightforward — but small errors can cause big delays or outright denials.

At Panza Legal Services, we help Pittsburgh-area clients get it right the first time.

🖥️ How to File: Online, In-Person, or with Legal Help

You can file your application:

  • Online through the SSA website

  • By phone at 1-800-772-1213

  • In-person at your local Social Security office

  • Through an attorney, which often reduces errors

💡 Pro Tip: Filing online is efficient, but working with an SSDI attorney ensures accuracy and can prevent application mistakes that lead to denials.

🧠 Be Consistent and Clear

Every piece of your application should tell a consistent story. SSA will compare:

  • What you say on your forms

  • What your medical records say

  • What your doctors report

If there are contradictions (e.g., saying you “can walk a mile” but also “can’t stand more than 10 minutes”), it can raise red flags.

📝 What You’ll Need to Include

  • Work history going back 5 years

  • List of all medical providers and treatments

  • Dates of hospital visits, medications, and diagnoses

  • Education and training background

  • Daily activities and functional limitations

❌ Common Filing Mistakes to Avoid

  • Leaving out information (especially minor conditions)

  • Not including mental health issues

  • Underestimating how your condition affects your daily life

⚖️ Why Having an SSDI Attorney Helps

Even at the initial filing stage, legal support makes a difference. At Panza Legal Services, we:

  • Ensure the accuracy of your information

  • Help you describe your limitations clearly

  • Communicate with SSA on your behalf

  • Prevent mistakes that lead to denials or delays

✅ Bottom Line

Submitting a clean, complete, and accurate application increases your odds of approval without appeal. Don’t guess your way through it — let Panza Legal Services guide the process.

📞 Schedule your free consultation today
🌐 www.panzalegal.com

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