Forms for Social Security Disability Benefits

Filing Social Security Disability Forms

Here are the disability forms used to apply for disability benefits through the Social Security Administration.

How to Fill Out the Application for Social Security Disability Insurance: Form SSA-16

Here are some tips on how to fill out the Application for Disability Insurance Benefits (SSDI).

How to Fill Out SSA-8000-BK, Application for Supplemental Security Income

Here are some tips on answering questions in the SSI disability application.

Social Security Disability Form 3368: Adult Disability Report

Learn about the disability report, a key part of your Social Security disability application.

Applying Online for Disability: Tips on Answering Social Security's Questions

Here's what you need to know to file an application for Social Security disability benefits online.

Social Security Disability and the Doctor's Residual Functional Capacity Form (RFC)

Your doctor's RFC form may be the most important part of your disability case.

Residual Functional Capacity Forms: Download an RFC Form

An RFC form completed by your doctor can greatly improve your chances of winning Social Security disability benefits. Download a free RFC form here.

How a “Disability Statement” Can Help You Get Social Security Benefits

Writing a Disability Statement in your own words might increase your chances of having Social Security understand why you can’t work.

Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability: Getting & Keeping Your Benefits

Nolo's disability book has extensive samples of the forms you'll need to fill out along with explanations and tips.

Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions: Get the Most out of Your Retirement & Medical Benefits

This Nolo book covers all of the benefits available to those dealing with chronic illnesses: SSDI and SSI disability benefits, veterans disability benefits, Medicare, and Medicaid.