Most Social Security disability claims are denied the first time, and most people never appeal. Paste the denial letter. In a few seconds you get the deadline, the appeal level you're at, the form that goes with it, and what to gather — in English or Spanish. No account. Nothing stored.
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The denial, the 'Notice of Reconsideration', the judge's decision, or the letter that says your benefits will stop. Leave out your Social Security number — it isn't needed.
How it works
The notice from SSA. Leave out your Social Security number. Nothing is saved.
The deadline with the 5-day mail rule, the appeal level you're at, the form that goes with it, the 10-day rule if benefits are stopping.
What to collect and what to write on the form — in the full version — then file online or at the office, before the date.
Why this exists
Social Security denies most claims the first time and many people give up there. The appeal is a form, a deadline and a pile of medical records — and a representative who is paid only if you win. This reads the letter, names the deadline and the form, and tells you what to gather.
Plans
The free reading gives you the deadline, the level and the form. The full version writes the 'reason for appeal' paragraph, a good-cause note if you're late, and the dated checklist of what to gather — to review with your representative.
The full reading, the paragraph to write on the appeal form, a good-cause note if the date has passed, and a dated checklist of records to gather. Printable.
For a community clinic, a legal-aid intake desk, a church or a benefits navigator who sees these letters every week.
All prices in USD, handled by Stripe. The free reading — the deadline, the level, the form — never goes behind a paywall.
Common questions
You generally have 60 days to ask for an appeal after you get a decision, and SSA presumes you received the letter 5 days after its date (20 CFR 404.909 · 404.901). So count 65 days from the letter's date to be safe, and file before that. This is not legal advice — confirm your exact deadline with SSA at 1-800-772-1213.
Don't assume nothing can be done — SSA can accept a late appeal for good cause. File the appeal now with a short written explanation of why it's late, and call a representative today. This isn't legal advice, so confirm with SSA before you decide anything.
The first look — your deadline, appeal level, and what to gather — is free, and nothing you paste is stored. If you want a written appeal statement and checklist it's $9 for one letter, and a directory of clinics, legal aid, and advocates is $49 per month. Disability Appeal Clock is not a lawyer or a Social Security representative and can be wrong.
If this is a cessation (continuing disability review) notice, you must ask for reconsideration AND request that your benefits continue within 10 days of getting the notice (20 CFR 404.1597a). That 10-day request is separate from the regular 60-day appeal deadline. Confirm the exact dates with SSA.
Bring the full denial letter, a list of every doctor and clinic you've seen since you applied with dates, pharmacy records, any new diagnoses or treatments, the dates you stopped or tried to work, a short statement about your daily activities, and statements from people who see your limitations. Which form you need depends on your appeal level — SSA lists them at ssa.gov/apply/appeal-decision-we-made. This tool doesn't tell you what your records should say, and it's not legal advice.
Por lo general usted tiene 60 días para pedir una apelación después de recibir una decisión, y el Seguro Social presume que usted recibió la carta 5 días después de la fecha que tiene (20 CFR 404.909 · 404.901). Por seguridad, cuente 65 días desde la fecha de la carta y presente su apelación antes de eso. Esto no es asesoría legal — confirme su plazo exacto con el Seguro Social al 1-800-772-1213.
No asuma que ya no se puede hacer nada — el Seguro Social puede aceptar una apelación tardía por causa justificada. Presente la apelación ahora mismo con una breve explicación por escrito de por qué se retrasó, y llame hoy mismo a un representante. Esto no es asesoría legal, así que confirme con el Seguro Social antes de decidir cualquier cosa.
La primera revisión — su plazo, el nivel de apelación y lo que debe reunir — es gratis, y nada de lo que usted pega se guarda. Si desea una declaración de apelación escrita y una lista de verificación, cuesta $9 por una carta, y un directorio de clínicas, ayuda legal y representantes cuesta $49 al mes. Disability Appeal Clock no es un abogado ni un representante del Seguro Social y puede equivocarse.
Si se trata de un aviso de cese (revisión continua de discapacidad), usted debe pedir la reconsideración Y solicitar que sus beneficios continúen dentro de los 10 días de recibir el aviso (20 CFR 404.1597a). Esa solicitud de 10 días es distinta del plazo normal de 60 días para apelar. Confirme las fechas exactas con el Seguro Social.
Reúna la carta de denegación completa, una lista de todos los médicos y clínicas que ha visto desde que solicitó, con fechas, los registros de la farmacia, cualquier diagnóstico o tratamiento nuevo, las fechas en que dejó de trabajar o intentó trabajar, una breve declaración sobre sus actividades diarias, y declaraciones de personas que ven sus limitaciones. El formulario que necesita depende de su nivel de apelación — el Seguro Social los enumera en ssa.gov/apply/appeal-decision-we-made. Esta herramienta no le dice qué deben decir sus registros, y esto no es asesoría legal.
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