SSDI Process

What is the Social Security Disability Process?

When you come to the National Disability Group’s SSDI Help Team for your application needs, we can help no matter where you are in the application process. There is no need to await denial of your application in order to receive the benefit of our services.

Whether you have not filed your application yet or have already been denied, we are ready and willing to assist with you.

Application:

We will professionally prepare your application and walk you through the process. The first step in the Social Security Disability process for both Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is the Social Security Administration (SSA) application itself, which can be difficult to complete. Besides the actual application, there are forms you will need to gather for your application, such as the following:

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or lawful presence in the U.S., e.g. Birth certificate
Social Security Card
Information about who and where you have received treatment (e.g. Hospital & location, physician information)

A) Request for Consideration

In some states, following an application denial, there is a request for reconsideration because many applicants are initially denied. A request for reconsideration must be made within 60 days of the date of the initial application decision. During reconsideration, a different reviewer evaluates your disability and makes a decision.

B) Administrative Hearing

In other states, following an application denial, there is an opportunity to present the case in person at an administrative hearing.

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