I just received my Notice of Award for SS disabilty a few days ago.

Does anyone know how I can get my claims file from Social Security?

I don't know if SSA will provide you a copy of your whole SSA file or not.
Did you keep copies of everything you sent them ?
carlie

Yes I did keep copies of everything I sent them. However I'd like to find out what their Primary and Secondary diagnosis was as I may send it to the VA if it would help in getting my P & T. I am 100% total with VA for PTSD and if SS disability is primarily for the PTSD I'm thinking it would help my case when and if they call me in for a C & P. I don't think just sending the Award letter to the VA without it stating what the diagnosis is for would carry much weight.

Ruffcreek, SS gave me the whole file on a cd. I requested that they send it to my attorney first, then the attorney copied it and sent it to me. Hope this helps.

T&B

T&B

Did you request it from your local SS office or somewhere else?

Thanks

I got my copy from the VA when I requested my complete file.(it took 6 times asking to finally get the complete? I think, file).

Yes, from the local office, but it took several attempts by phone and one actual visits to the local office. Like with any thing govermental you have be persistent.

T&B

A FOIA request should get it, for you, from your local SS office.

pr