Social Security Disability Appointment Letters

One common appointment letter is for a Consultative Examination (CE). When you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), there are different types of appointment letters that you might receive … Read More

After You Apply For Social Security Disability

Often, the claim representatives at the Social Security Office don’t do an adequate job of explaining how the process works.   Many people who apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income … Read More

Talk to your Doctor

Having the support of your doctor is very important to the success of your disability claim, especially if your case needs to be heard by an administrative law judge. When you apply for Social Security … Read More

Denied Disability Benefits, What’s Next?

About 70% of all Social Security Disability applications are denied. If you have just been denied Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, don’t give up. About 70% of all Social … Read More

Notify Social Security if you have a Change of Address

If you change addresses after your application has been submitted, you must notify the Social Security Administration Immediately. When applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you will need to … Read More

How to Check the Status of Your SSDI Claim

You can check your status online or call Disability Determination Services and ask to speak with the examiner that is assigned to your case. Mike, in Santee, California, asks “How do I find out the … Read More

Do I Need Medical Records When Applying for Disability?

When your claim is being processed, your medical providers are contacted directly by Social Security or the State Disability Determination Services. Mary, in Mission Beach, California, asks “When I apply for Social Security disability, do … Read More

Should I Appeal a Denied Claim or File a New Application?

If your application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is denied, you should appeal as soon as possible. Barbara, in San Diego, California, asks “My SSDI application was denied. Should … Read More

SSDI Claim Denied by Administrative Law Judge

You can either pursue the case to the next level of appeal at the Appeals Council or you can file a brand new social security claim. Jim, in San Diego, California, asks “If a judge … Read More

How Much Time Do I Have to Appeal a Denied SSDI Claim?

You have 60 days to file a reconsideration appeal. Kim, in National City, CA, asks “If my claim for SSDI is denied, how much time do I have to appeal?” If your claim for Social … Read More