Who Can Get Disability Benefits
Applying For Disability Benefits
Qualifying for Retirement Benefits
Veterans Benefits
What do I need to apply?
Claimants and their representatives must provide information and
documentation about age, employment, proof of citizenship, Social Security
coverage and information regarding all impairments and related treatment.
Social Security will make every reasonable effort to help you get the
necessary medical evidence.
Important: You should file the
application for disability benefits as soon as possible with any documents
readily available. Do not delay filing because you do not have all the
documents mentioned below. Get help now.
* Original or certified copy of your birth certificate or proof of U.S.
citizenship or legal residency if foreign born;
* Form DD 214, if
discharged from the military service;
* W-2 Form or income tax return
from last year;
* Military or workers’ compensation to include proof of
payment;
* Social Security numbers of your spouse and minor children;
* Checking or savings account number, if you have one;
* Name, address
and phone number of a contact person, in case you are unavailable; and
* Medical records that you have and/or that you can easily obtain from all
military and civilian sources.
What can be done to speed the decision process?
You can speed the decision by being prepared for your interview and
having information available regarding all the doctors you have seen and
your work history. Having a representative or an attorney helping with
this process can improve your time considerably. Get a quick
Disability Evaluation to determine the best and
fastest course of action.
It is very important that you notify Social Security of any address changes that you have while we are working on your claim or any changes in doctors, hospitals or outpatient clinics where you are receiving treatment. This will help to prevent delays.
