What Forms will I need to Complete when I apply for disability?At the time of filing for disability benefits in a local social security office, you will undergo a disability application interview with a claims rep (usually referred to as a CR). During this inteview, you will be asked about your disabling condition and you will complete certain forms that are needed to initiate your claim. The forms used by social security are designed to collect information about your medical condition, work history, when your condition began and when it became disabling (for adults, "disabling" is considered to be the time that your condition was severe enough that you could no longer work so you will need to supply this date, or approximate date), and your activities of daily living. Most of the forms will collect information directly from you, the claimant. However, some of the forms, such as the SSA-827 medical release form, will be used to gather information from your various doctors and medical treatment providers. These forms include the following: The form SSA-3367, Disability Interview Form (used by the CR to conduct the interview) The form SSA-3368, Adult Disability Report (this form collects information about when your disability started, and where you have received medical treatent; for a child, the form SSA-3820, Child Disability Report, is used) The form SSA-3369, Work History Report (for a child, a Child Function Report -- there are multiple form numbers) The form SSA-3373, Adult Function Report (gathers details about your ADLs, or activities of daily living) The form SSA-3380, The Third party function report (this form gathers information about your activities of daily living from whomever your designate as your third party contact -- this individual could be a friend, neighbor, or relative and this individual should be chosen carefully since they essentially be asked how your condition affects your daily life and how it may limit your ability to do basic tasks. The form SSA-827, Authorization to Disclose Information to the Social Security Administration (sent to all the doctors, hospitals, and clinics that you list as part of your history of receiving medical treatment). About the Author: Tim Moore is a former Social Security Disability Examiner in North Carolina, has been interviewed by the NY Times and the LA Times on the disability system, and is an Accredited Disability Representative (ADR) in North Carolina. For assistance on a disability application or Appeal in NC, click here. Most popular topics on SSDRC.com Social Security Disability in North Carolina Common Mistakes to avoid after being denied for Disability Tips to Prepare for Filing for Social Security Disability or SSI Advice to Win SSD and SSI Benefit Claims Social Security Disability SSI Questions What is the difference between Social Security Disability and SSI? How to get disability for depression Getting disability for fibromyalgia SSI disability for children with ADHD What is the Application Process for Social Security Disability and SSI? Social Security Disability SSI Exam tips More Social Security Disability SSI Questions What makes you eligible for Social Security Disability or SSI? Related pages: Apply for Disability in Oxford, North Carolina Social Security Disability Medical Evaluation Form, Can A Doctor Be Forced to Complete One? Disability Attorneys- Will they do your forms for you? What to do (forms to complete) if you receive a Denial on a Social Security Disability or SSI Case How does a Medical Source Statement (RFC Form) help win a Social Security Disability or SSI Claim? What Forms will I need to Complete when I apply for disability? Will surgery on limbs give you a chance of getting disability? The regulation for SSDI Retroactive Benefits? Getting a Disability Lawyer in Georgia Denied Disability Appeal Georgia |
