Essential SSDI Forms for Colorado Applicants

When applying for SSDI benefits, you’ll typically need to complete the following:

• SSA-16: Application for Disability Insurance Benefits
  The main application form where you provide personal, work, and medical information.
• SSA-3368: Adult Disability Report
  Details your medical condition, symptoms, treatments, doctors, and how your condition affects daily life and work.
• SSA-827: Authorization to Disclose Information to the SSA
  Grants SSA permission to collect your medical records from doctors, hospitals, and other providers.

Additional Forms You May Need

Depending on your case, you might also be asked to complete:

• SSA-3369: Work History Report – Describes your past jobs, duties, and physical/mental demands.
• SSA-3373: Function Report – Explains how your condition limits your daily activities.
• SSA-3380: Third-Party Function Report – Completed by someone who knows you well to describe how your condition affects you.
• SSA-561: Request for Reconsideration – Used if your initial claim is denied.
• HA-501: Request for Hearing – Filed if you need an appeal before an Administrative Law Judge.

Tips for Completing SSDI Forms in Colorado

• Be Detailed – Avoid vague statements; explain specific symptoms and limitations.
• Use Dates and Facts – Exact treatment dates, test results, and medication names add credibility.
• Stay Consistent – Ensure all forms match your medical records and testimony.
• Double-Check for Accuracy – Typos or incorrect information can cause delays.
• Submit Copies – Keep a complete copy of everything you send to the SSA.