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Social Security Disability Appeal Forms

Most appeals can be filed online at ssa.gov, but these are the official forms and what each is for. Download them only from ssa.gov/forms.

Forms by step

FormNameUse it to
SSA-561Request for ReconsiderationAppeal an initial denial (reconsideration)
SSA-789Request for Reconsideration – Disability CessationAppeal a decision that your disability ended
SSA-3441Disability Report – AppealReport new doctors, tests and changes
SSA-827Authorization to Disclose Information to the Social Security AdministrationLet SSA request your medical records
HA-501Request for Hearing by Administrative Law JudgeAsk for a hearing
HA-56Agreement to Appearing by Online VideoAgree to a Microsoft Teams hearing
HA-4608Waiver of Your Right to Personal Appearance Before an Administrative Law JudgeWaive appearing before the judge
HA-520Request for Review of Hearing Decision/OrderGo to the Appeals Council
SSA-1696Claimant's Appointment of RepresentativeName a lawyer or representative
SSA-1693Fee Agreement for Representation Before the Social Security AdministrationSet the representative fee

Frequently asked questions

Can I appeal without paper forms?

Yes. Reconsideration, hearing and Appeals Council requests can be filed online at ssa.gov.

Related

How to appealStep by step
Sources: SSA forms · SSA: The appeals process