by Burke Barclay | Nov 5, 2023 | Social Security Disability
How Social Security Determines Disability
Being disabled does not mean you have a condition or impairment which keeps you from working.
In fact, if you are telling yourself you are too sick or impaired to work, it’s likely you could find yourself on the losing end of your application for disability benefits. If you’re reading this blog, you’re probably searching for answers as to what to do next now that you just received your first or even second denial.
by Burke Barclay | Nov 5, 2023 | Social Security Disability
Are You Too Smart To File For Social Security Disability Benefits?
It’s true, sometimes people have too much education and/or transferable work skills to be completely unable to work at any other job in the national economy.
When filing for Social Security disability benefits, the Social Security Administration (SSA) looks at a number of factors to decide whether you are disabled.
Most importantly, SSA looks at your age, your education, and your transferable work skills from jobs you’ve held over the last fifteen years (besides your medical records).
by Burke Barclay | Nov 4, 2023 | Social Security Disability
Many people reach a level in their treatment where going to the doctor or the hospital simply is not going to cure their impairment or condition. It becomes pointless to keep seeking medical attention. But, that is not the reason why the Social Security Administration determines whether or not a person is disabled.
by Burke Barclay | Oct 5, 2023 | Social Security Disability
Believe it or not, Social Security regulations require anyone working for the Administration to not approve a claim unless there is medical evidence to support the allegation that a claimant is disabled. For example, not matter how much a person claims he or she is in pain, those allegations must be substantiated in order for a claim to be approved. Simply put, unless there is some amount of medical evidence, your claim is going to be denied.
by Burke Barclay | Oct 4, 2023 | Social Security Disability
Pain as a Condition or Impairment for Your Social Security Disability Claim
Pain is a reality for many with physical limitations which keep them from working. The Social Security Administration understands how pain may reduce a person’s ability to walk, stand, sit, or even concentrate when attempting to perform a work-related task. There is little doubt that pain can easily keep a person from being able to work. However, in order for a person’s pain to be considered as a factor to receive Social Security disability benefits, there are some things to keep in mind:
by Burke Barclay | Oct 4, 2023 | Social Security Disability
Unless you meet what is called a Medical Listing for your condition or you meet one of the rules of the Medical-Vocational Guidelines, you will have to probably wait a very long time.
