Social Security application time: keep the forms you filled out and be consistent!
I recently came across this advice on Gather about keeping copies of all the forms Social Security asks you to fill out.
Make sure everything is consistent the whole way through all of your paperwork and conversations. Keep copies for yourself …. they do read all of the forms. That is why I am saying that you must be consistent the whole way through. It is all logged in and if you have to go before a judge he goes over all of it, too. He will actually refer to certain sections that were filled out, etc.
This is spot on! I have seen this happen …
Where can I find Social Security forms?
Are you looking for a specific Social Security form? Social Security has a page where you can find it.
You can search for a form or browse by category:
Prepare for Your Interview
Benefits Claims Supporting Forms
Medicare Prescription Drug Help Forms
Other Forms
Forms for Other Agencies
Forms You Can Complete and Submit Online
Listed below are the most frequently used appeal forms:
SSA-61 Request for Review By a Federal Reviewing Official
SSA-561-U2 Request for Reconsideration
HA-501-U5 Request for Hearing by Administrative Law Judge…
