Social Security Claim Status Information

A person can make a social security claim after they have received some kind of disability or injury, which prevents them working. A social security claim can take a long time to process, and many claims are denied. Checking the status of the claim is important, so you can gauge how the process is going.

In-Person Check

A claimant can check the status of their claim by visiting their local social security office or calling the hotline. Both ways can give you up-to-date access about your claim. Have all of your paperwork together so you can easily give the information asked of you. You will be asked your name, social security number, date of birth and claim number.

Online Claim Status

You can also check the status of your claim by going online to the Social Security website. You will need your social security number and confirmation number (which is given to you when you file the claim). The online site has up-date information about the processing status and at what point in the process the claim is.

Disability Determination Office

The state agency that processes your claim is called the Social Security Disability Determination Office. This is the agency that actually processes your claim and determines if and how much disability payment you are qualified for. They will have an idea of is happening with the claim and how it is progressing.

Disability Attorney

If you have hired a disability attorney they may be able to give you a status of your claim. They are your legal representation during the claim process and have permission to talk to the agency as your legal proxy.