Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance can be difficult when you are already dealing with a condition that affects your ability to work. The application requires more than simply listing a diagnosis. Medical records, work history, functional limitations, and other details all need to clearly support the claim.

SSIDLawyer.co provides a free online Benefits Check that asks about your benefits status, application status, work history, medical treatment, and other details before reviewing the information and potentially connecting you with a disability specialist. 

The following five SSDI application mistakes can create problems for applicants, along with ways legal guidance may help you avoid them.