What is the process of getting Social Security Disability?

	What is the process of getting Social Security Disability? I have tried searching and, to no avail, have I found any answers. I'm not disabled, and I'm not trying to get a monthly check. (The checks wouldn't even go to me; I'm a minor.) What I would like to know is the process of getting disability. Such as, the hearing, then the letters before the first check and other things. If you need clarification, please ask. Asked By: Okosan - 5/5/2011

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The disabled person can either go to the Social Security office without an appointment to file an application or they can call the toll free # 800-772-1213 and make an appointment to either go into the office or to file an application over the phone. If a person opts to file over the phone the interviewer calls at the appointed time, completes the application over the phone and mails it out to the disabled person to sign and return. Social Security needs to see a certified copy of the birth certificate and last years W2 forms. If they need anything else which comes up in the interview they'll ask for it. You need the following information: The names, addresses and phone numbers of the doctors who have seen the disabled person for the disabling condition. When that doctor (or clinic) first saw the patient (approximate dates are fine), when they last saw the patient and how often they see the patient. The interviewer will need to know who prescribes what medications and what tests are done in the office or what tests are ordered. Not only does Social Security look at the person's medical records but they will also factor in the person's work history if they have one. They need a list of jobs held & dates of employment. This information won't be gone over in the interview but there is a form which the disabled person will need to complete - or someone can complete it on behalf of the disabled person. Once the claim is filed you sit back and wait for about six months before you get a decision. Sometimes there isn't enough evidence in the file to make a medical decision in which case Social Security schedules a consultative exam. Usually a decision is made within 60 days of the consultative exam. If the disabled person didn't work long enough to be eligible for Social Security disability the claims representative will see if the disabled person would qualify for SSI (welfare) disability. Proof of any income and resources (e.g. bank accounts) are needed. The interviewer will know what applications to take and what evidence is needed to process the claim. If the claim is denied a person has 60 days in which to file an appeal which should be filed asap because in some areas in can take up to two years to get to the hearing level (depends upon backlogs & how many judges are on the job - a lot of areas are understaffed). After the hearing is held it can take 30 to 60 days before a decision is released. If denied there is another 60 day appeal period for the next step in the appeal process. If a Social Security claim is approved (not an SSI claim) sometimes the money is deposited into the bank before a letter is received explaining the money because the computer can issue checks faster than it can get letters out. If SSI is approved another interview is needed to update and verify the file regarding income, resources and living arrangements. Once the claims rep inputs the data a person gets the money in three days if directly deposited or ten to fourteen working days if a paper check. PS: Any claims filed May 1st and later checks MUST be directly deposited. Paper checks no longer an option. Answered By: Judith - 5/5/2011

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Go to social security website and they have a link to ask for it or just call Binder & Binder and they will take care of everything except you going to the doctor and signing a few forms they mail you so they can request the forms from the doctors but count on the process taking 3 -6 years if the applicant isn't 65 or older. I applied in 06 and was denied 3 times yet Binder for some reason actually looked at my file himself and they bug the hell out of me to refile after the final and 3rd appeal yet they filed again and just found out I was granted SS but its only back dated from my last claim which was Jan 10 instead of Mar 06 so I got back pay from the date of my last claim coming soon, its a lot and d**n sure needed. Answered By: docker - 5/5/2011

So this is just for information? You should go to the SSA website and look around. SSD is permanent federal social security. Sometimes it takes several months to approve and sometimes you get denied twice and it takes a few years with appeals and hearings to win or not win. You can request a hearing after you are denied. Most people are denied 2 or 3 times. Then you have to get an attorney which only costs 12?f what you get if you win your case, or he gets nothing. SSD is for people under 66 only. Once a person turns 66, he can only get regular retirement social security benefits. Answered By: Flower - 5/5/2011

Go to the SSI office and ask. Answered By: JohnnyK - 5/5/2011

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