Starting March 17, all Social Security offices are closed to the public indefinitely. You can no longer go there. Persons who already have hearings scheduled cannot go there for hearings, either.
So, what are your options if you need to file a new disability claim or if you already have a claim in process?
1. You can call Social Security and speak to the local office on the phone during regular hours.
2. You can use their online services at www.socialsecurity.gov.
3. You can try to get a disability attorney to file a claim for you, or help you with your appeal or hearing.
Our office is currently conducting hearings by telephone conference call with the judge. Claimants come to our office and we conduct the hearing from our office--with a judge in his or her office. This applies, of course, only to clients that we represent.
The coronovirus is making it difficult for everyone, in all walks of life. If you are unable to work and need to get your disability payments started, it's especially difficult to wait several more months until the virus gets contained.
Huntsville SSA Office: Call 1-866-593-0665
Decatur SSA Office: Call 1-888-289-9185
Florence SSA Office: Call 1-855-884-3407
Albertville SSA Office: Call 1-800-521-0073
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The Forsythe Firm is a private practice in Huntsville, AL NOT affiliated with the US Social Security Administration. This is intended as general information, not advice for any particular claim, need or situation.
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