Who can apply for disability benefits at the Social Security Office?
Anyone who is not able to work because of an accident, injury or medical condition and is going to be out of work for at least a year because of that medical problem can apply for disability benefits at the Social Security Office. Return to Question List | Return to Practice Areas QUESTION: How I apply for disability benefits? ANSWER: Though you can obtain paper applications, the best way is to contact a District Office of the Social Security Administration and talk directly to a government official who can take your application. The application itself can be taken over the phone, but because of complications of types of disability, earnings, and work experience it is always best to have the initial application process done in person. To find the closest District Office, or satellite District Office, you can call the Social Security toll free number 1-800-772-1213. Return to Question List | Return to Practice Areas QUESTION: When can I, and should I, apply for help from Social Security
