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It used to be that, to file for disability, a social security or SSI disability claimant had to contact SSA (social security administration), request that an application be taken for disability benefits, and then wait to be interviewed, either over the phone at a later date, or in person at the social security office. And to file for disability today, these options still apply. In fact, for many individuals who need to file for disability, a phone interview is extraordinarily convenient and, to others, an office interview may be more comfortable. However, a third option does exist for the individual who needs to file a disability benefits claim, either SSDI (social security disability insurance) or SSI (supplemental security income). And that option is to file for disability benefits electronically, i.e. by using the internet. How do you file for disability online? You simply go to the social security administration's website (www.ssa.gov) and click the link that says "apply for disability benefits" (this is usually in the center of the page). From there, you will be led to a webpage that allows you to get the application process started. Once you've completed a disability application online, you'll probably want to contact the social security office nearest to where you live. You don't have to do this, but it may be a good idea if you have any questions that need to be answered or need to have some issues clarified. Of course, even if you don't contact social security, an SSA claims rep will contact you if he or she has any questions to ask about your disability application. 
Note: it may be a good idea to call your social security office simply to make sure that they have your phone number listed correctly...or to confirm that your electronic application was actually received. After all, anyone who has ever sent anything online (an email, or an email attachment such as a photograph) knows that not everything that is transmitted online actually arrives at it's proper destination. Of course, completing the necessary steps to file for disability is only the beginning. Getting an answer on an SSI or social security disability claim can easily take a long number of months. And at the end of that time, most claimants will find that their case for benefits has been denied. How many cases get denied? The numbers can vary significantly from state to state, but, nationwide, almost seven out of ten disability cases are turned down. And what this means for the average disability claimant is that, to eventually win their disability benefits, they will need to file one or more appeals for SSI or SSDI (social security disability insurance). In most cases for claimants who are denied on a disability application, this will also mean appearing at a disability hearing before an administrative law judge at some point. For more information on disability appeals and possibly retaining the services of a social security attorney, you may wish to refer to one of the following pages: When to contact a lawyer for a social security disability claim or ssi disability case The appeals process for disability claims Appealing disability claims How do you start an appeal for social security disability ? Preparing for a disability hearing What is the average wait time for a disability hearing ? Can I get a second hearing if my disability case gets denied ? Disability Denied - what to do next Winning disability Winning at a disability hearing Disability Lawyer Help on disability Claims Free Case Evaluation |
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If you suffer from a medical disability such as hip, neck, shoulder, ankle, wrist, back, or other joint problems, disc herniation, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, carpal tunnel syndrome, rsi or repetetive stress injury, inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, arthritis, dysthymia, depression or other mood disorders, congestive or chronic heart failure, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, diabetic neuropathy, high blood pressure (hypertension), seizure disorder, stroke, copd, emphysema, hearing loss or poor hearing, statutory blindness, peripheral field problems or other vision loss, clinical obesity, attention deficit hyperactivity or, simply, adhd, bipolar disorder or manic depression, panic disorder, schizophrenia, autism, head trauma, memory loss, low iq, mental retardation, learning disability, epilepsy, cancer, chronic fatigue, multiple sclerosis, lupus, anxiety, inner ear problems, meniere's, vertigo or dizziness, kidney failure requiring dialysis or other renal problems, cirrhosis, hepatitis, or other liver disease, pancreatitis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, asthma, bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, rsd or reflex sympathetic dystrophy, crohn's disease, sarcoidosis, peripheral vascular disease, lyme disease, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, hiv, aids, anemia, sickle cell, thyroid problems including hypothyroidism, esrd or end stage renal disease, reflux, gerd (gastroesophageal reflux disease), cfids, muscular dystrophy, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, or tachycardia, bradycardia or other arrhythmia and have initiated or been denied on a social security disability, or ssi, claim for benefits, this site may assist you with your case. Social Security Disability benefits are often difficult to win; however many claims for social security disability are lost simply because a claimant did not know enough about the disability process to their social security or ssi claim. For information re: representation on a social security disability or ssi claim (attorney or non attorney representative), see the "questions" & "how" pages. |
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