A claim can be filed either in person or on the computer. The Social Security Administration looks to gather up information initially by having you fill out documents and contacting your physicians. Expect 2-3 months before hearing a decision on your case. SSA.Gov is the website to contact.
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Contact Social Security
Certainly, if you can access a computer, doing the application on line is convenient. If unable to do so, go down to the local office and ask the representative to give you an application. It is lengthy so plan on spending time on it at home. The information is fairly basic. You should expect to talk about your day-to-day routine and your limitations. You also need to list your doctors. The administration will order your records. You may also be asked to see a doctor chosen by the government. Ultimately, a decision will be reached and you will be notified.
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Appeal
If you receive a negative result, appeal. Do not reapply in most circumstances because you will potentially lose benefits. At this point, consulting an attorney may be helpful to organize all the paperwork for appeal and guide the case. If you get denied again, the next stop is before the judge. Depending on the jurisdiction, the wait between application and hearing before a judge may be one year or 2 1/2 years. Good luck!
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