Social security administration USA

Effective Date:
March 16, 2012

Representatives must submit the following electronically:
Request for appeal forms i561 and i501
The Disability Report-Appeal form i3441
And continue to submit paper documentation, such as:
SSA-827, SSA-3881, SSA-1696

If you answer yes to all these questions:
Are you eligible for direct fee payment?

If you answer yes to all these questions:
Are you eligible for direct fee payment?
Are you asking us to pay you directly in this particular case?

If you answer yes to all these questions:
Are you eligible for direct fee payment?
Are you asking us to pay you directly in this particular case?
Did we deny your client’s original claim for medical reasons?
Then you must file the appeal electronically.

Your client has applied for disability benefits

Your client has applied for disability benefits
Your client has received a notice of decision

Your client has applied for disability benefits
Your client has received a notice of decision
Your client disagrees with the disability decision and wants to file an appeal

Your client has applied for disability benefits
Your client has received a notice of decision
Your client disagrees with the disability decision and wants to file an appeal
You client lives in the United States or one of its territories

Contact Social Security at:
1-800-772-1213
(TTY) 1-800-325-0778

Visit the website:
www.socialsecurity.gov/disability/appeal

Hours of Operation
Weekdays: 5am - 1am ET

Hours of Operation
Weekdays: 5am - 1am ET
Saturdays: 5am – 11pm ET

Hours of Operation
Weekdays: 5am - 1am ET
Saturdays: 5am – 11pm ET
Sundays: 8am – 10pm ET

Hours of Operation
Weekdays: 5am - 1am ET
Saturdays: 5am – 11pm ET
Sundays: 8am – 10pm ET
Select Holidays: 5am – 11pm ET

It can take up to
1 hour to complete the forms online.

First Part:
Disability Internet Appeal Request
20 mins

Second Part:
Disability Report
40 mins

Your client’s name, Social Security Number, address, and phone number

Your client’s name, Social Security Number, address, and phone number
Your client’s Notice of Decision

Your client’s name, Social Security Number, address, and phone number
Your client’s Notice of Decision
Your name, address, and phone number

Your client’s name, Social Security Number, address, and phone number
Your client’s Notice of Decision
Your name, address, and phone number
The name, address, and phone number of a friend or relative who knows about your client’s medical condition

A description of any changes in previously reported medical conditions

A description of any changes in previously reported medical conditions
New medical conditions

A description of any changes in previously reported medical conditions
New medical conditions
The name, address, phone number, type of treatment, and visit dates for all doctors, hospitals, and clinics

The names of over-the-counter and prescription medicines your client currently takes, who prescribed them, and any side effects

The names of over-the-counter and prescription medicines your client currently takes, who prescribed them, and any side effects
The name, location, and date of all medical tests you have had and who
sent your client for them

Your answers are saved automatically when you select “Next”

Your answers are saved automatically when you select “Next”
To complete the appeal later, you can select "Sign Off finish later" after you receive a reentry number.

Your answers are saved automatically when you select “Next”
To complete the appeal later, you can select "Sign Off finish later" after you receive a reentry number.
You can print the summary page for your records.

We recommend you make sure your printer is working properly before you begin the application.

We recommend you make sure your printer is working properly before you begin the application.
If you want a copy of all of your answers, you will need to print or save each page.

We recommend you make sure your printer is working properly before you begin the application.
If you want a copy of all of your answers, you will need to print or save each page.
When printing, use the print feature located in your web browser.

You will receive a time limit warning if you have been working on one page for longer than 25 minutes.
If you would like to continue, select the option to continue working on that page when you see this message.

After three 25 minute warnings, you must move onto the next screen to prevent your information from being lost.

Items marked with an asterisk (*)
are required.

Items marked with an asterisk (*)
are required.
To navigate within the appeal, use the “Next” and “Previous” buttons.

Items marked with an asterisk (*)
are required.
To navigate within the appeal, use the “Next” and “Previous” buttons.
Do not use the “Back” button or “X” located in your browser.

You can use the “Sign Off (finish later)” button once you have obtained your reentry number.

You can use the “Sign Off (finish later)” button once you have obtained your reentry number.
The summary pages have edit buttons if you would like to change information you entered.

Print your reentry number and receipt.

Print your reentry number and receipt.
Guard your reentry number carefully.

Print your reentry number and receipt.
Guard your reentry number carefully.
The medical information we gather is necessary.

4. Use the “Sign Off (finish later)” button to come back another time or select “Next” to continue.

Three Sections of the Disability Report
About You
Medical History
Review and Send

Monday - Friday
7 am – 7 pm (local) at
1-800-772-1213 or
TTY 1-800-325-0778
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