Do they actually contact past employers? I didn't think that they did. I thought that the information you provide about the job you did was for use in determining what job skills you have and also to help them understand how you had a problem doing your past jobs.

There are some people on these forums who are extremely knowledgeable about Soc. Sec. disability application procedures, so I imagine you'll get a better answer from someone else.

(I should know - I applied enough times for disability. I've always thought that they did not contact previous employers, but I am not 100% sure about that.)