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You can use the online application to apply for disability benefits if you: Are age 18 or older; Are not currently receiving benefits on your own Social Security record; Are unable to work because of a medical condition that is expected to last at least 12 months or result in death: and; Have not been denied disability benefits in the last 60 days. Applying for Social Security benefits is the easy part. You can apply online, by telephone or by walking into your local Social Security office. The hard part is deciding when to apply for your Social Security retirement benefits and rounding up all the documents you'll need when you do. Calculate your benefits based on your actual Social Security earnings record. Check Application or Appeal Status Contact Us Forms Publications Closings & Emergencies Social Security Statement Direct Deposit Change of Address. Ticket to Work helps Disability beneficiaries return to work. Budget, Finance, and Performance. Open Government at