Documents you may need to provide

  • Birth certificate or other proof of birth;
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful alien status if you were not born in the United States;
  • U.S. military discharge paper(s) if you had military service before 1968;
  • W-2 forms(s) and/or self-employment tax returns for last year;

How do they determine how much disability you get?

To calculate how much you would receive as your disability benefit, SSA uses the average amount you’ve earned per month over a period of your adult years, adjusted for inflation. To simplify this formula here, just enter your typical annual income. This income will be adjusted to estimate wage growth over your career.

How to apply for Social Security disability benefits online?

You can use the online application to apply for disability benefits if you: Are age 18 or older; Are not currently receiving benefits on your own Social Security record; Are unable to work because of a medical condition that is expected to last at least 12 months or result in death: and; Have not been denied disability benefits in the last 60 days.

What’s the best way to apply for disability?

You can: Start your disability claim immediately. There is no need to wait for an appointment. Apply from the convenience of your own home or on any computer. Stop and return to your saved application before submission. Avoid trips to a Social Security office. Complete the process online even if you live outside the United States.

How can I find out if I am eligible for Social Security disability?

Find out if you are eligible to receive Social Security Disability Benefits. Once you finish the online process, a Social Security representative will contact you by telephone or by mail for any additional information needed for the applications. You can also schedule an appointment with a local Social Security office to file an application.

How old do you have to be to get Social Security disability?

You can use the online application to apply for disability benefits if you: Are age 18 or older; Are not currently receiving benefits on your own Social Security record; Are unable to work because of a medical condition that is expected to last at least 12 months or result in death: and.