I was able to get online to Social Security and get my claim status, but it really doesn't give you much information. My confirmation number was written on a piece of paper they gave me to check. It's never done in real time so how accurate it is I don't know. For now I just get letters from SS when they have denied me twice. So right now I am waiting on an appeals hearing with the judge and my lawyer to review any new information that might get my disability approved. And boy do I have plenty. So I try and contact my lawyer as the information comes and they send me releases for my records. Hope this helps somewhat. Good luck in the process, I also have no income and really need this benefit. I applied in Sept 2006 and they say the hearing might not be heard until after March 2008.