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Social Security Disability

The web's best portal for information about Social Security Disability. Whether you want to represent yourself or are just seeing if you have a good case, this site gives you the information you need in a concise, easy to locate format.

General Information

  • SSI Payment Amounts
  • Where to Start?

Initial Application

  • Apply for Disability Online Yourself Apply for Disability Online Yourself

    SSA website

Medicare and Medicaid

  • Insurekidsnow.gov
  • Medicare
  • Health Benefits Under COBRA
  • Health Insurance for People with Pre-existing Conditions
  • TRICARE fact sheet

Special Benefits

  • Military Service and Social Security
  • Worker’s Compensation and SSDI
  • Supplement Security Income (SSI)
  • FERS Offsets
  • Adults Disabled Prior to Age 22
  • Survivor Benefits
  • Benefits for Children

Search Site

The Listings

  • Adult Listings
  • Children Listings

Sequential Evaluation

  • Step 5: Other Work
  • Step 4: Past Work
  • Step 3: Meeting or Equaling a Listing
  • Sequential Evaluation Chart
  • Step 2: Severe Impairment(s)
  • Step 1: Substantial Gainful Activity (“SGA”)
  • Sequential Evaluation – Overview

ALJ Hearings

  • What to Expect at the ALJ Hearing
  • Average Wait Times for ALJ Hearings

    Check to see the average waiting time for a hearing at your hearing office.

  • ALJ Approval Rates

    Check to see your judge's approve/disapprove ratio.

Appeals Process

  • Appeal Online
  • Appeals Process

Free Forms

  • Free Physician Mental Restriction Form
  • Free Physician Physical Restrictions Form

Proving Your Case

  • How to Prove Impairments

Contact Us

  • Contact Us
  • Free Case Evaluation

Attorney Fees

  • Model Fee Agreement

    SSA's recommended fee agreement

Resources

  • LII’s Social Security Library
  • Hallex
  • Social Security Rulings
  • Auto-Grid
  • O*Net
  • Dictionary of Occupational Titles
  • CFR
  • POMS
  • The Social Security Handbook
  • Social Security Disability Planner

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