Navigation Why blue-collar workers may need help applying for SSDI benefits
There are two mistakes that blue-collar workers often make when they develop disabling medical conditions. The first is that they ignore the early warning signs of their conditions. Many blue-collar professionals pride themselves on their work ethic and may go to great lengths to show up to work consistently and exceed their employer’s expectations.
They may try to work through the crippling pain they have developed in their arms or lower backs. Unfortunately, their conditions may continue to worsen if they keep performing the same jobs. Some blue-collar workers ignore symptoms for so long that they cannot continue to work at all.
They may then realize that they require Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. They may then make another common mistake by applying without help. All too often, blue-collar employees try to handle SSDI benefits claims on their own. They might make mistakes on the paperwork and then may give up when the Social Security Administration (SSA) rejects their claims.
