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How to Appeal a Decision on Your Social Security Disability Claim Online
This is the starting point to request a review of SSA's medical decision about your eligibility for disability benefits. There are two parts to this Internet Appeal process: (1) an Appeal Request Internet Form, and (2) an Appeal Disability Report that gives us more information about your condition. You can complete both forms online.
OHA Online
The Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) administers the hearings and appeals program for the Social Security Administration (SSA). Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) conduct hearings and issue decisions. The Appeals Council considers appeals from hearing decisions, and acts as the final level of administrative review for the Social Security Administration.
Social Security Appeals Process
Social Security wants to be sure that every decision made about a Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability claim is correct. This publication describes the basic appeals process, from initial claims appeals to filing an appeal in Federal Court.
Ways to Request an Appeal or Complete a Disability Report
If you prefer not to complete an appeal request or a Disability Report on the Internet, there are other ways you can appeal a decision on your application for benefits.
Your Right to Question The Decision Made on Your Claim
If you disagree with the decision on your claim, you can appeal it. That means you can ask Social Security to look at your case again. When you ask for an appeal, SSA will look at the entire decision, not just the part you disagree with. If the decision was wrong, SSA will change it.
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