Applying for Social Security Disability
For many, the hardest part of getting Social
Security benefits is the first step - applying for disability.
Fortunately, the Social Security Administration has made the initial
application process as simple as possible, providing several
different ways to apply.
 Applying
by Telephone
For many, this is the easiest way to apply for
Social Security benefits. Simply call 1-800-772-1213
and speak to an employee about your claim. The administration
employee will collect all necessary information about your case, and
set an appointment for a follow-up, detailed application interview
with a claims representative. It will be important to have all
relevant information handy at the time of the interview.
 Applying for Social Security Online
It's really easy to apply for benefits on the
Internet. Just go to
www.ssa.gov and click
on "Applying for Disability Benefits". You can go there
directly by following
this
link. The link will tell you everything you need to know about
how to file for disability benefits. It has different sections
for child and adult applications as well. After you apply
online, you will make an appointment for a telephone interview with
a claims representative. Just like applying over the phone, it
will help to have as much information handy as possible.
 Apply
for Disability in Person
For those folks who feel more comfortable just
visiting face to face, the Social Security office is a fine place to
apply for disability benefits. It's best to call and make an
appointment first by dialing 1-800-772-1213. There, you
will be assisted with your disability application and you will
receive information on how your claim will progress. Before You
Apply for Social Security Disability...
It's always a good idea to talk with a lawyer about
your options and chances. If you're considering filing for disability,
we suggest you take a moment and get good legal advice. There
is no charge for the call. There are three
ways to contact us:
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Call us toll-free at 1-800-966-5649
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Use the contact us form on the right side of
this page to ask a question
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Complete the Free Case Evaluation form and an
attorney will review your claim and get back to you right away.
 
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