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Social Security Request for Review of Hearing Decision/Order

Official owner Social Security Administration

Request Appeals Council review after an Administrative Law Judge decision or dismissal.

What problem this helps solve

Request Appeals Council review after an Administrative Law Judge decision or dismissal.

Who completes it: Claimant or authorized filer; representative section when applicable.

What this does not prove

Follow decision notice's deadline and appeal rights; do not use for objecting to a recommended decision.

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Current two-page 09-2026UF form and maintained instructions read; discontinues prior editions. This is a later stage than HA-501.

Last checked Sep 30, 2026. A working link does not establish the current edition, suitability, agency acceptance, or service availability.

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Stage and purpose
Appeals Council review after ALJ action
Who completes it
Claimant or authorized filer; representative section when applicable.
Jurisdiction
United States
Application mode
Online; Print/mail; Local SSA office

2. Prepare before starting

  • Read hearing decision/order and deadline; determine correct review stage.

Documents named by the source

  • Hearing decision/order and reasons; additional evidence/argument relating to relevant period; extension request if needed.
Fees and fee waivers
UNKNOWN — no filing fee stated in checked form.
Account
UNKNOWN for online route; paper route published.
Appointment
UNKNOWN — contact SSA for assistance.
Signature
Claimant signs/dates; representative should sign. Instructions say not to delay filing solely for representative signature.
Third-party certification or assessment
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3. Follow official submission instructions

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  • Online Appeals Council route linked by SSA
  • Mail signed original to SSA Office of Appellate Operations, 6401 Security Blvd,BaltimoreMD21235-6401
  • Take/mail to local SSA office; keep copy

4. Get help or an accommodation

Languages: English form read; request SSA language help.

Accessibility: PDF conformance not evaluated. Use requesting-office help for inaccessible forms or inability to complete them.

5. Know the supported next step

  • Keep submission confirmation and copies.
  • Provide additional evidence/argument or request extension as instructed.

Restrictions and unresolved details

  • Not the initial reconsideration or hearing request.
  • Do not delay solely to obtain representative signature.
  • No individual deadline calculated by NOLO.

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Official title
Social Security Request for Review of Hearing Decision/Order
Form number
HA-520
Program
Social Security Appeals Council review
Jurisdiction
United States
Revision / edition
Sep 2026
Who completes it
Claimant or authorized filer; representative section when applicable.
Signature
Claimant signs/dates; representative should sign. Instructions say not to delay filing solely for representative signature.
Submission methods
Online Appeals Council route linked by SSA, Mail signed original to SSA Office of Appellate Operations, 6401 Security Blvd,BaltimoreMD21235-6401, Take/mail to local SSA office; keep copy
Supporting documents
  • • Hearing decision/order and reasons; additional evidence/argument relating to relevant period; extension request if needed.
Languages
English form read; request SSA language help.
Accessibility
PDF conformance not evaluated. Use requesting-office help for inaccessible forms or inability to complete them.

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