Accurate documentation of a claimant's work history is essential to determine disability coverage, primary insurance amount, and overall eligibility under the Social Security Act. An earning query has been one method employed by adjudicators to resolve inconsistencies...
Month: October 2016
Disability and Obesity
There's a famous episode of The Simpsons (many would say the best episode) where Homer automatically gets on disability when he reaches 300 pounds.In real life, Social Security disability doesn't work like that, but obesity is still considered in disability...
Returning veterans should receive the WRIISC help they need
Being sent on missions and heading out for military work can be hard on the body. Physical and mental ailments aren't uncommon, particularly in cases where soldiers go into combat. Between risky missions and combat-related situations, there are many reasons for those...
Does Home Ownership Affect a Disability Application?
One common question that people considering applying for disability ask is whether owning a home will prevent them from receiving disability benefits.The simplest answer is that typically if you own your home, your application for benefits can still go forward and you...
Approved Medical Sources
In establishing the existence of a medical impairment, Social Security Administration relies on objective medical evidence from an acceptable medical source (AMS). The current rules recognize licensed physicians, psychologists, optometrists, podiatrists, and speech...
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