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ABA Family Legal Guide

Law and the Workplace

On the Job

Social Security Disability Insurance

Where can workers apply for Social Security disability benefits?

If you are an employee who needs to apply for Social Security disability benefits, you should file a claim at the local Social Security Administration office. There are offices in most large cities in the United States. Submit the following documents with the application:

  • Your medical history, along with a detailed statement from a doctor concerning the cause of the disability
  • Your detailed work history
  • Information concerning your educational background

    These documents help the Social Security Administration decide whether the condition is disabling. You can also submit statements from family and friends.

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