Request reconsideration
Ask us to reconsider a decision you don't agree with.
Deadline for the request
Once you receive a decision, submit a request for a disability or non-medical reconsideration within 60 days.
Request disability reconsideration
An examiner from a Disability Determination Services (DDS) office in your state will review your request and original application.
Enter your re-entry number to finish your disability request.
Request non-medical reconsideration
Non-medical requests are for decisions that aren't connected to a disability. One of our employees will review your request.
Other ways to complete this task
Fax or mail us a request for your reconsideration
Fill out Request for Reconsideration (PDF). Then, find the Social Security office closest to your home and fax or mail us the completed form.
For support completing this task
Call us
Call +1 800-772-1213
Tell the representative you want to submit a request for reconsideration of a decision we made.
Call TTY +1 800-325-0778 if you're deaf or hard of hearing.
After you submit a request
Check the status of your reconsideration.