by Burke Barclay | Sep 5, 2023 | Social Security Disability
Why Does Social Security Require An Adult Function Report?
Whether you realize this or not, there is a five step process Social Security uses in order to determine whether or not you are entitled to disability benefits. In one of these steps, it must be determined whether or not your physical or mental condition would be considered “severe.” If your condition is severe, then Social Security will move onto the next step in its determination. If your condition is considered non-severe, then your claim will be denied.
by Burke Barclay | Sep 5, 2023 | Social Security Disability
How to get Social Security Disability Benefits?
Many people feel, because of their medical condition, they should be entitled to Social Security benefits. Sadly, there are a number of hurdles one must overcome in order to be considered disabled by Social Security’s own rules.
First, it is important that you realize there is a very specific five step sequential process Social Security uses to determine whether or not a person is disabled. So many people do not realize that even if their own doctor says they are disabled, that will usually hold very little weight with Social Security in making its determination.
by Burke Barclay | Sep 5, 2023 | Social Security Disability
Will you qualify for Social Security disability?
There is a five-step process in which to determine whether or not a person is considered to be disabled under Social Security’s rules. Understand, these are much more complicated than what I am about to list, so it is always advisable to seek an attorney’s assistance. But, this should at least help you get started.
by Burke Barclay | Sep 5, 2023 | Social Security Disability
Your Social Security Disability Hearing
Understandably, most people who have filed for their Social Security disability and have been denied twice, will have some trepidation about what will occur at their hearing. Since all disability hearings are heard in private, this is not the type of proceeding where you can watch to first see how they take place. However, there are some things you, as the claimant (and your attorney, if you are represented) can do to better prepare so that your hearing goes more smoothly.
by Burke Barclay | Sep 5, 2023 | Social Security Disability
Your Adult Function Report
You Must Take Your Adult Function Report Very Serious When Filing For Social Security Disability. Most people who file for disability do not understand the process by which the Social Security Administration determines whether a person is disabled or not. Because medical records are often subjective and fail to show not just the diagnosis but how a person’s medical condition limits their ability to work, Social Security uses a function questionnaire to determine these issues instead.
