The 5-Step Process of Social Security Disability

The Social Security Administration uses a 5-Step Process when determining if an individual is disabled under their rules or not. These 5-Steps are summarized in this section of the website in hopes to give you an understanding to how Social Security makes their decisions. Keep in mind that the process can be very complex with many challenges and pitfalls at each step of the process. This is why hiring an attorney can be critical to applying for benefits and appealing denials.