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The initial disability claim process takes three to four months to complete, but this is only the beginning of the battle.

A Form SSA 795 is known as a Statement of Claimant or Other Person. It will be received and recorded by the Social Security Administration in the United States. The form will be used by a third party to make a statement about the applicant's employment or wages.

SSI stands for Supplemental Security Income. Social Security administers this program. We pay monthly benefits to people with limited income and resources who are disabled, blind, or age 65 or older.

Social Security limits attorney fees to 25% of your back pay, up to $7,200—whichever is lower. While attorney fees are capped at $7,200, lawyers are often paid much less. (One survey showed that the average disability attorney fee is about $3,750).

Generally, it takes about 3 to 5 months to get a decision. However, the exact time depends on how long it takes to get your medical records and any other evidence needed to make a decision.

What Is the Most Approved Disability? Arthritis and other musculoskeletal system disabilities make up the most commonly approved conditions for social security disability benefits. This is because arthritis is so common. In the United States, over 58 million people suffer from arthritis.

Social Security Field Offices (The "claimant" is the person who is requesting disability benefits.) The field office is responsible for verifying nonmedical eligibility requirements, which may include age, employment, marital status, citizenship and residency, and Social Security coverage information.

You can apply: Online; or. By calling our national toll-free service at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or visiting your local Social Security office. Call ahead to make an appointment.