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Petition to Obtain Approval of a Fee for Representing a Claimant before the Social Security Administration

The information collected on the SSA-1560 is used to charge a fee for representing a claimant in proceedings before SSA. A representative must file either a fee petition or fee agreement with SSA. If the representative files a fee petition (Form SSA-1560) to obtain approval of a fee, SSA reviews the information to determine a reasonable fee for the representative's services. Respondents are attorneys and non-attorneys who are representatives of claimants for Social Security benefits.