Fresno, CA asked in Public Benefits for California

Q: How do I sign up social security disability

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Jake Causing Santos
Jake Causing Santos
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A: You can apply for Social Security disability on the official website at www.ssa.gov or you can call 800-772-1213 to find out how to set an appointment at your local Social Security office. I note though that obtaining benefits is not as simple as just "signing up" for Social Security Disability because approval of benefits is not automatic. Social Security will want to evaluate the severity of your medical conditions to make sure that you meet Social Security's definition of disability. You may want to have your case reviewed by a local attorney that handles Social Security cases.

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