Social Security is slowly moving towards doing things online. For the most part the application can be started online. And now, SSA is moving toward requiring appeals to be done online. This eliminates a long standing problem of some Social Security offices claiming that they did not receive appeals paperwork; resulting in the need to start over again. The process is somewhat frustrating because the computer requires specific information so you must comply or not get through the appeal. Once the appeal is completed you will get a receipt.The local office in Bloomington, Illinois at least seems to be responding quickly once the appeal is submitted online. You must still send in the Appointment of Representative form and fee agreement and SSA authorizations. So not everything is online.I would be interested in other people’s experience with the online applications or appeals.