How to Access my Social Security Disability Records

If you applied for Social Security Disability you may need to gain access to these records. If you have a new doctor he or she may need to see these records to help in your treatment plan. In addition, if you were denied benefits and hiring an attorney, they may need to see the denial. You can obtain these directly via the Social Security office.

1. Go to the Social
   Security Office Locator site. Enter your zip code and press
   “Locate”. On the next page you will be presented with the local
   Social Security office closest to your zip code. You can also use
   their toll free number 1-866-691-3061 to find out where the nearest
   office is located.


2. You do not need to set up an
   appointment. Take your Social Security card and your driver's
   license or some other picture form of identification. You may also
   want to take the name of your physician, their phone number, and
   address just in case you are asked for it. It is better to bring too
   much documentation than to have to return home to get more.


3. Retrieving your information is
   done via a CD that the Social Security Administration keeps them on.
   They burn the copies to a CD so that you can take it with you. It's
   more secure than having it printed for you at the office.


4. Take the CD home and if you need
   copies, put it into the CD of your computer and when it loads, open
   the document. Go to “File” at the top of the document and choose
   “Print”.