Social Security Disability Notices and Awards

The Award Letter

Here's what you'll find out in your Social Security disability award letter.

Notice of a Decision for a Social Security Disability Case

How you'll be notified about Social Security's decision on your disability benefits depends on in what stage in the application process you are.

Sample Notice of Award From the Social Security Administration

Here's what an award letter looks like.

Sample Notice of ALJ Decision - Fully Favorable

Learn more.

Sample Notice of Appeals Council Action: Denial

If you've appealed your Social Security case to the appeals council, you're likely to receive an action letter stating that they will not review you case. Here's a sample notice.

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

Nolo's book covers the entire Social Security disability process in detail, from application to appeal.

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

Nolo's book covers all of the benefits available to those with disabilities including Social Security and SSI benefits, Veterans benefits, Medicare, and Medicaid.