Form SSA-770 Notice Regarding Substitution of Party Upon Death of Cla

Form Approved
OMB No. 0960-0351

Social Security Administration

NOTICE REGARDING SUBSTITUTION OF PARTY UPON DEATH OF CLAIMANT
RECONSIDERATION OF DISABILITY CESSATION
NAME OF DECEASED CLAIMANT

CLAIM FOR

WAGE EARNER'S NAME (LEAVE BLANK IF SAME AS ABOVE)

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

I have been informed that the claimant had requested reconsideration of a disability cessation but died before action on
the request was completed. I understand that the deceased claimant's request for reconsideration of disability
cessation may not be processed unless an eligible person is substituted. My relationship to the deceased claimant:
WIDOW/WIDOWER

SURVIVING DIVORCED SPOUSE

If you have checked either of the above boxes and have in your care the deceased's child (children) who is (are) under
age 18 (or an eligible student) or disabled, check here
CHILD

DISABLED
CHILD

PARENT

ADMINISTRATOR/
EXECUTOR OF ESTATE

OTHER
(DESCRIBE)

COMPLETE EITHER 1 OR 2
1. I wish to be made a substitute party and to proceed with the reconsideration of a disability cessation
requested by the deceased.
CHECK EITHER a, b, OR c.
If the Social Security Administration decides that a hearing is necessary:
a. I want to come to the disability hearing in person as already scheduled
b. I want to come to a hearing in person but request a later time or different location (specify number of
days, location desired)
c. I do not want to come to a hearing in person, and I request a decision on the evidence of record.
2. I do not wish to proceed with the reconsideration of a disability cessation requested by the deceased, and I
hereby request withdrawal of the deceased's request for reconsideration of a disability cessation. I have
had a full explanation of the effects of a withdrawal.
SIGNATURE (FIRST NAME, MIDDLE INITIAL, LAST NAME)
DATE (MONTH, DAY, YEAR)
TELEPHONE NUMBER (INCLUDE
AREA CODE)
PRINT OR TYPE FULL NAME
MAILING ADDRESS (NUMBER AND STREET ADDRESS, P.O. BOX OR RURAL ROUTE)
CITY, STATE

ZIP CODE

Witnesses are required only if this form has been signed by mark (X) above. If signed by mark (X), two witnesses to the
signing who know the person requesting reconsideration must sign below, giving their full addresses.
1. SIGNATURE OF WITNESS

2. SIGNATURE OF WITNESS

ADDRESS (NUMBER AND STREET, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE) ADDRESS (NUMBER AND STREET, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE)
Form SSA-770-U4(02-2013) EF (02-2013)
Prior Edition may be used

CLAIMANT'S COPY

Privacy Act Statement
Collection and Use of Personal Information
Section 205(b) of the Social Security Act, as amended, authorizes us to collect this information. We will use the
information you provide to determine entitlement to your claim. Furnishing us this information is voluntary. However,
failing to provide us with all or part of the information may prevent an accurate and timely decision on any claim filed, or
could result in loss of benefits. We rarely use the information you supply us for any purpose other than to determine
continued eligibility of Social Security benefits. We may also disclose information to another person or to another
agency in accordance with approved routine uses, which include but are not limited to the following:
1.To enable a third party or an agency to assist us in establishing rights to Social Security benefits and/or coverage;
2.To comply with Federal laws requiring the release of information from Social Security records (e.g., to the
Government Accountability Office and Department of Veterans’ Affairs);
3.To make determinations for eligibility in similar health and income maintenance programs at the
Federal, State, and local level; and, See Revised Privacy Act Statement Attached
4.To facilitate statistical research, audit, or investigative activities necessary to assure the integrity and improvement
of Social Security programs (e.g., to the Bureau of the Census).
We may also use the information you give us in computer matching programs. Matching
programs compare our records with records kept by other Federal, State, or local government agencies. Information
from these matching programs can be used to establish or verify a person’s eligibility for federally-funded or
administered benefit programs and for repayment of payments or delinquent debts under these programs.
A complete list of routine uses of the information you provided us is available in our Systems of Records Notices
entitled, Claim Folders System, 60-0089 and Electronic Disability (eDIB)Claim File, 60-0320. These notices, additional
information regarding this form, and information regarding our programs and systems, are available on-line at
www.socialsecurity.gov or at your local Social Security office.

See Revised PRA Statement Attached
PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT : This information collection meets the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. §3507,
as amended by section 2 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. You are not required to answer these questions
unless we display a valid Office of Management and Budget control number. We estimate that it will take you about 5
minutes to read the instructions, gather the necessary facts, and answer the questions.

Form Approved
OMB No. 0960-0351

Social Security Administration

NOTICE REGARDING SUBSTITUTION OF PARTY UPON DEATH OF CLAIMANT
RECONSIDERATION OF DISABILITY CESSATION
NAME OF DECEASED CLAIMANT

CLAIM FOR

WAGE EARNER'S NAME (LEAVE BLANK IF SAME AS ABOVE)

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

I have been informed that the claimant had requested reconsideration of a disability cessation but died before action on
the request was completed. I understand that the deceased claimant's request for reconsideration of disability
cessation may not be processed unless an eligible person is substituted. My relationship to the deceased claimant:
WIDOW/WIDOWER

SURVIVING DIVORCED SPOUSE

If you have checked either of the above boxes and have in your care the deceased's child (children) who is (are) under
age 18 (or an eligible student) or disabled, check here
CHILD

DISABLED
CHILD

PARENT

ADMINISTRATOR/
EXECUTOR OF ESTATE

OTHER
(DESCRIBE)

COMPLETE EITHER 1 OR 2
1. I wish to be made a substitute party and to proceed with the reconsideration of a disability cessation
requested by the deceased.
CHECK EITHER a, b, OR c.
If the Social Security Administration decides that a hearing is necessary:
a. I want to come to the disability hearing in person as already scheduled
b. I want to come to a hearing in person but request a later time or different location (specify number of
days, location desired)
c. I do not want to come to a hearing in person, and I request a decision on the evidence of record.
2. I do not wish to proceed with the reconsideration of a disability cessation requested by the deceased, and I
hereby request withdrawal of the deceased's request for reconsideration of a disability cessation. I have
had a full explanation of the effects of a withdrawal.
SIGNATURE (FIRST NAME, MIDDLE INITIAL, LAST NAME)
DATE (MONTH, DAY, YEAR)
TELEPHONE NUMBER (INCLUDE
AREA CODE)
PRINT OR TYPE FULL NAME
MAILING ADDRESS (NUMBER AND STREET ADDRESS, P.O. BOX OR RURAL ROUTE)
CITY, STATE

ZIP CODE

Witnesses are required only if this form has been signed by mark (X) above. If signed by mark (X), two witnesses to the
signing who know the person requesting reconsideration must sign below, giving their full addresses.
1. SIGNATURE OF WITNESS

2. SIGNATURE OF WITNESS

ADDRESS (NUMBER AND STREET, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE) ADDRESS (NUMBER AND STREET, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE)
Form SSA-770-U4(02-2013) EF (02-2013)
Prior Edition may be used

DHU SCHEDULING

Privacy Act Statement
Collection and Use of Personal Information
Section 205(b) of the Social Security Act, as amended, authorizes us to collect this information. We will use the
information you provide to determine entitlement to your claim. Furnishing us this information is voluntary. However,
failing to provide us with all or part of the information may prevent an accurate and timely decision on any claim filed, or
could result in loss of benefits. We rarely use the information you supply us for any purpose other than to determine
continued eligibility of Social Security benefits. We may also disclose information to another person or to another
agency in accordance with approved routine uses, which include but are not limited to the following:
1.To enable a third party or an agency to assist us in establishing rights to Social Security benefits and/or coverage;
2.To comply with Federal laws requiring the release of information from Social Security records (e.g., to the
Government Accountability Office and Department of Veterans’ Affairs);
3.To make determinations for eligibility in similar health and income maintenance programs at the
Federal, State, and local level; and, See Revised Privacy Act Statement Attached
4.To facilitate statistical research, audit, or investigative activities necessary to assure the integrity and improvement
of Social Security programs (e.g., to the Bureau of the Census).
We may also use the information you give us in computer matching programs. Matching
programs compare our records with records kept by other Federal, State, or local government agencies. Information
from these matching programs can be used to establish or verify a person’s eligibility for federally-funded or
administered benefit programs and for repayment of payments or delinquent debts under these programs.
A complete list of routine uses of the information you provided us is available in our Systems of Records Notices
entitled, Claim Folders System, 60-0089 and Electronic Disability (eDIB)Claim File, 60-0320. These notices, additional
information regarding this form, and information regarding our programs and systems, are available on-line at
www.socialsecurity.gov or at your local Social Security office.

See Revised PRA Statement Attached
PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT : This information collection meets the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. §3507,
as amended by section 2 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. You are not required to answer these questions
unless we display a valid Office of Management and Budget control number. We estimate that it will take you about 5
minutes to read the instructions, gather the necessary facts, and answer the questions.

Form Approved
OMB No. 0960-0351

Social Security Administration

NOTICE REGARDING SUBSTITUTION OF PARTY UPON DEATH OF CLAIMANT
RECONSIDERATION OF DISABILITY CESSATION
NAME OF DECEASED CLAIMANT

CLAIM FOR

WAGE EARNER'S NAME (LEAVE BLANK IF SAME AS ABOVE)

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

I have been informed that the claimant had requested reconsideration of a disability cessation but died before action on
the request was completed. I understand that the deceased claimant's request for reconsideration of disability
cessation may not be processed unless an eligible person is substituted. My relationship to the deceased claimant:
WIDOW/WIDOWER

SURVIVING DIVORCED SPOUSE

If you have checked either of the above boxes and have in your care the deceased's child (children) who is (are) under
age 18 (or an eligible student) or disabled, check here
CHILD

DISABLED
CHILD

PARENT

ADMINISTRATOR/
EXECUTOR OF ESTATE

OTHER
(DESCRIBE)

COMPLETE EITHER 1 OR 2
1. I wish to be made a substitute party and to proceed with the reconsideration of a disability cessation
requested by the deceased.
CHECK EITHER a, b, OR c.
If the Social Security Administration decides that a hearing is necessary:
a. I want to come to the disability hearing in person as already scheduled
b. I want to come to a hearing in person but request a later time or different location (specify number of
days, location desired)
c. I do not want to come to a hearing in person, and I request a decision on the evidence of record.
2. I do not wish to proceed with the reconsideration of a disability cessation requested by the deceased, and I
hereby request withdrawal of the deceased's request for reconsideration of a disability cessation. I have
had a full explanation of the effects of a withdrawal.
SIGNATURE (FIRST NAME, MIDDLE INITIAL, LAST NAME)
DATE (MONTH, DAY, YEAR)
TELEPHONE NUMBER (INCLUDE
AREA CODE)
PRINT OR TYPE FULL NAME
MAILING ADDRESS (NUMBER AND STREET ADDRESS, P.O. BOX OR RURAL ROUTE)
CITY, STATE

ZIP CODE

Witnesses are required only if this form has been signed by mark (X) above. If signed by mark (X), two witnesses to the
signing who know the person requesting reconsideration must sign below, giving their full addresses.
1. SIGNATURE OF WITNESS

2. SIGNATURE OF WITNESS

ADDRESS (NUMBER AND STREET, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE) ADDRESS (NUMBER AND STREET, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE)
Form SSA-770-U4(02-2013) EF (02-2013)
Prior Edition may be used

CLAIMS FILE

Privacy Act Statement
Collection and Use of Personal Information
Section 205(b) of the Social Security Act, as amended, authorizes us to collect this information. We will use the
information you provide to determine entitlement to your claim. Furnishing us this information is voluntary. However,
failing to provide us with all or part of the information may prevent an accurate and timely decision on any claim filed, or
could result in loss of benefits. We rarely use the information you supply us for any purpose other than to determine
continued eligibility of Social Security benefits. We may also disclose information to another person or to another
agency in accordance with approved routine uses, which include but are not limited to the following:
1.To enable a third party or an agency to assist us in establishing rights to Social Security benefits and/or coverage;
2.To comply with Federal laws requiring the release of information from Social Security records (e.g., to the
Government Accountability Office and Department of Veterans’ Affairs);
3.To make determinations for eligibility in similar health and income maintenance programs at the
Federal, State, and local level; and, See Revised Privacy Act Statement Attached
4.To facilitate statistical research, audit, or investigative activities necessary to assure the integrity and improvement
of Social Security programs (e.g., to the Bureau of the Census).
We may also use the information you give us in computer matching programs. Matching
programs compare our records with records kept by other Federal, State, or local government agencies. Information
from these matching programs can be used to establish or verify a person’s eligibility for federally-funded or
administered benefit programs and for repayment of payments or delinquent debts under these programs.
A complete list of routine uses of the information you provided us is available in our Systems of Records Notices
entitled, Claim Folders System, 60-0089 and Electronic Disability (eDIB)Claim File, 60-0320. These notices, additional
information regarding this form, and information regarding our programs and systems, are available on-line at
www.socialsecurity.gov or at your local Social Security office.

See Revised PRA Statement Attached
PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT : This information collection meets the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. §3507,
as amended by section 2 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. You are not required to answer these questions
unless we display a valid Office of Management and Budget control number. We estimate that it will take you about 5
minutes to read the instructions, gather the necessary facts, and answer the questions.

Form Approved
OMB No. 0960-0351

Social Security Administration

NOTICE REGARDING SUBSTITUTION OF PARTY UPON DEATH OF CLAIMANT
RECONSIDERATION OF DISABILITY CESSATION
NAME OF DECEASED CLAIMANT

CLAIM FOR

WAGE EARNER'S NAME (LEAVE BLANK IF SAME AS ABOVE)

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

I have been informed that the claimant had requested reconsideration of a disability cessation but died before action on
the request was completed. I understand that the deceased claimant's request for reconsideration of disability
cessation may not be processed unless an eligible person is substituted. My relationship to the deceased claimant:
WIDOW/WIDOWER

SURVIVING DIVORCED SPOUSE

If you have checked either of the above boxes and have in your care the deceased's child (children) who is (are) under
age 18 (or an eligible student) or disabled, check here
CHILD

DISABLED
CHILD

PARENT

ADMINISTRATOR/
EXECUTOR OF ESTATE

OTHER
(DESCRIBE)

COMPLETE EITHER 1 OR 2
1. I wish to be made a substitute party and to proceed with the reconsideration of a disability cessation
requested by the deceased.
CHECK EITHER a, b, OR c.
If the Social Security Administration decides that a hearing is necessary:
a. I want to come to the disability hearing in person as already scheduled
b. I want to come to a hearing in person but request a later time or different location (specify number of
days, location desired)
c. I do not want to come to a hearing in person, and I request a decision on the evidence of record.
2. I do not wish to proceed with the reconsideration of a disability cessation requested by the deceased, and I
hereby request withdrawal of the deceased's request for reconsideration of a disability cessation. I have
had a full explanation of the effects of a withdrawal.
SIGNATURE (FIRST NAME, MIDDLE INITIAL, LAST NAME)
DATE (MONTH, DAY, YEAR)
TELEPHONE NUMBER (INCLUDE
AREA CODE)
PRINT OR TYPE FULL NAME
MAILING ADDRESS (NUMBER AND STREET ADDRESS, P.O. BOX OR RURAL ROUTE)
CITY, STATE

ZIP CODE

Witnesses are required only if this form has been signed by mark (X) above. If signed by mark (X), two witnesses to the
signing who know the person requesting reconsideration must sign below, giving their full addresses.
1. SIGNATURE OF WITNESS

2. SIGNATURE OF WITNESS

ADDRESS (NUMBER AND STREET, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE) ADDRESS (NUMBER AND STREET, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE)
Form SSA-770-U4(02-2013) EF (02-2013)
Prior Edition may be used

OTHER

Privacy Act Statement
Collection and Use of Personal Information
Section 205(b) of the Social Security Act, as amended, authorizes us to collect this information. We will use the
information you provide to determine entitlement to your claim. Furnishing us this information is voluntary. However,
failing to provide us with all or part of the information may prevent an accurate and timely decision on any claim filed, or
could result in loss of benefits. We rarely use the information you supply us for any purpose other than to determine
continued eligibility of Social Security benefits. We may also disclose information to another person or to another
agency in accordance with approved routine uses, which include but are not limited to the following:
1.To enable a third party or an agency to assist us in establishing rights to Social Security benefits and/or coverage;
2.To comply with Federal laws requiring the release of information from Social Security records (e.g., to the
Government Accountability Office and Department of Veterans’ Affairs);
3.To make determinations for eligibility in similar health and income maintenance programs at the
Federal, State, and local level; and, See Revised Privacy Act Statement Attached
4.To facilitate statistical research, audit, or investigative activities necessary to assure the integrity and improvement
of Social Security programs (e.g., to the Bureau of the Census).
We may also use the information you give us in computer matching programs. Matching
programs compare our records with records kept by other Federal, State, or local government agencies. Information
from these matching programs can be used to establish or verify a person’s eligibility for federally-funded or
administered benefit programs and for repayment of payments or delinquent debts under these programs.
A complete list of routine uses of the information you provided us is available in our Systems of Records Notices
entitled, Claim Folders System, 60-0089 and Electronic Disability (eDIB)Claim File, 60-0320. These notices, additional
information regarding this form, and information regarding our programs and systems, are available on-line at
www.socialsecurity.gov or at your local Social Security office.

See Revised PRA Statement Attached
PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT : This information collection meets the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. §3507,
as amended by section 2 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. You are not required to answer these questions
unless we display a valid Office of Management and Budget control number. We estimate that it will take you about 5
minutes to read the instructions, gather the necessary facts, and answer the questions.

SSA will insert the following revised Privacy Act and PRA Statements into the form as
soon as possible:
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
Collection and Use of Personal Information
Sections 205(b) and 221(d) of the Social Security Act, as amended, allow us to collect
this information. We will use the information you provide to determine whether you are
a qualified substitute applicant for a claimant who received an initial or revised
determination on a ceased or did not exist disability and has died during the appeals
process for reconsideration.
Furnishing us this information is voluntary. However, failing to provide all or part of the
information may prevent us from making an accurate and timely decision on the named
individual’s claim.
We rarely use the information you supply for any purpose other than what we state
above, however, we may use the information for the administration of our programs,
including sharing information:
1. To comply with Federal laws requiring the release of information from our
records (e.g., to the Government Accountability Office and Department of
Veterans Affairs); and,
2. To facilitate statistical research, audit, or investigative activities necessary to
ensure the integrity and improvement of our programs (e.g., to the Bureau of
the Census and to private entities under contract with us).
We may also use the information you provide in computer matching programs. Matching
programs compare our records with records kept by other Federal, State, or local
government agencies. Information from these matching programs can be used to
establish or verify a person’s eligibility for federally funded or administered benefit
programs and for repayment of incorrect payments or delinquent debts under these
programs.
A list of when we may share your information with others, called routine uses, is
available in our Privacy Act System of Records Notices, 60-0089, entitled Claims Folder
System, and 60-0103, entitled Supplemental Security Income and Special Veterans
Benefits. Additional information about these and other system of records notices and our
programs are available from our Internet website at www.socialsecurity.gov or at your
local Social Security office.
Paperwork Reduction Act Statement - This information collection meets the
requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507, as amended by section 2 of the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995. You do not need to answer these questions unless we display a valid Office
of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. We estimate that it will take about 5
minutes to read the instructions, gather the facts, and answer the questions. Send only

comments relating to our time estimate above to: SSA, 6401 Security Blvd, Baltimore,
MD 21235-6401.