Getting disability benefits is not an easy process. However, a few signs tell you whether you will be approved for disability or not. The first sign is that you have enough medical evidence to prove that your disability is severe and long-term. People often don't have sufficient medical evidence to back up their claims.  Apart from the medical evidence, you would also need to satisfy all the other criteria required for the disability benefit. You must have enough work credit. Also, once you have applied for the disability, you have to show that you won't be able to return to work for one year or at all.  You must fulfill all the criteria of the blue book. It is a medical guide listing all the medical conditions. All the listed medical conditions have some specific criteria that you must fulfill to get approval for disability benefits.  Other than these, it is always better to hire an attorney specializing in Social Security. They have a better knowledge of the system, and hiring them increases your chances of getting the benefits.