SSI/SSDI Online appeal process now available  

You can now upload documents online to file an appeal of your Social Security disability decision for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) when you are denied for medical reasons. This is designed to help speed up the time it takes to receive a decision from Social Security. 

The online Disability Appeal application lets you request an appeal, update your medical information and sign the medical release form. Social Security Administration (SSA) recommends that you gather all the information you need for your appeal before you start filling in the application. This may include:

• Doctors, hospitals, medical treatments, and tests since you last gave SSA medical information
• Medicines you are currently taking
• Changes in your medical conditions, daily activities, work, and education
• Supporting documents including forms, medical reports, and written statements

After you complete and submit your Disability Appeal application, SSA will give you a confirmation page that shows they received your Disability Appeal. You should print or save the receipt for your records.

You may also continue to appeal SSA disability decisions by finding and printing the necessary forms via SSA's Forms Page.  You can also call SSA's toll-free number, 800-772-1213, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. You can explain to a representative that you don't want to use the online appeal process, but you do want to appeal the decision made in your case. Representatives can send you the forms or schedule an interview. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, call SSA's toll-free TTY number, 1-800-325-0778. Refer to your denial notice to find out the kind of appeal you need to request.  

For additional information, see www.ssa.gov/disability/appeal.