Form SSA-561 | Request for Reconsideration Form SSA-561 | Request for Reconsideration When we make a decision on your claim, we send you a notice explaining our decision If you don't agree with a decision we made, follow the process to request a change You can appeal – that is, ask us to reconsider a decision you don’t agree with
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SSA Handbook § 531 The “Request for Reconsideration” form (SSA-561) is one page long and asks for your name and claim number (usually your Social Security Number), the type of claim being appealed, the reason for filing an appeal, and the addresses for you and your representative 1 The claim number and type of claim is listed on your notice of decision
Request for Reconsideration Claims Folder Form SSA-561-U2 (12-2016) uf (12-2016) Page 2 of 4 ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS THAT ARE INITIAL DETERMINATIONS (See GN03101 070, GN03101 080, and SI04010 010) NOTE: These lists cover the vast majority of administrative actions that are initial determinations However, they are not all inclusive
REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION Form SSA-561 (08-2025) UF Discontinue Prior Editions Social Security Administration Page 1 of 3 OMB No 0960-0622
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Disability Determination Ready Claim Process | Disability Benefits | SSA Disability Benefits | Disability Determination Ready Claim Process Quick Links to Forms Request for Reconsideration (SSA-561-U2) Disability Report – Appeal (SSA-3441-BK) Authorization to Disclose Information to the Social Security Administration (SSA-827)
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