Government contacts
| Agency | Contact |
|---|---|
| Social Security Administration | ssa.gov · 1-800-772-1213 |
| Colorado DDS | (719) 594-2500 |
| Denver ODAR (hearings) | 6000 Green Mountain Dr, Lakewood |
| Colorado Legal Services | coloradolegalservices.org — free help for qualifying low-income residents |
Common SSA forms
- SSA-16 — Application for Disability Insurance Benefits
- SSA-3368 — Disability Report (Adult)
- SSA-561 — Request for Reconsideration
- SSA-827 — Authorization to Disclose Medical Information
- SSA-1696 — Appointment of Representative (your attorney)
Official copies are at ssa.gov/forms. We prepare and file these on your behalf.
Glossary
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ALJ | Administrative Law Judge — presides over disability hearings |
| DDS | Disability Determination Services — state agency that reviews medical evidence |
| ODAR | Office of Disability Adjudication and Review — schedules hearings |
| SGA | Substantial Gainful Activity — earnings threshold ($1,090/month in 2015) |
| Back pay | Past-due benefits owed from the established onset date |