Step 6 | Social Security Disability Insurance

Understanding Your Decision

Denied?

Most people get denied on their first appeal, so don’t get discouraged and don’t give up. You have 60 days to file your second appeal, which is a request for a hearing. When you file your second appeal, your claim will be sent to an (ODAR) and you will be scheduled for a hearing. The Hearing Guide will teach you everything you need to know about the hearing process.
Hearing Guide

Approved?

Congratulations! Now that you have been approved, find out what comes next by clicking one of the choices below.

Approved for Social Security Disability (SSD).
Approved for Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Approved for both SSD and SSI.

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