Sometimes, people assume that those on disability don't work to earn that money. The truth is that Social Security disability is a social insurance program. This program is paid for when you work, so if you work for 10 years and then have to go on Social Security...
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Social Security’s Work History Report Form
In the process of filing for social security disability benefits, claimants are asked to fill out many forms. Some are simple, like a release of information that requires just a signature and witness. Others, like a Work History Report form [SSA-3369-BK] and Function...
Social Security’s Function Report – Adult Form
Social Security sends out many forms during the social security disability process. The Function Report - Adult form [SSA-3373-BK] is one of the most important forms.The function report form allows you to explain to Social Security for the first time, in your own...
How Social Security’s “Grid Rules” Work
The grid rules, or "medical vocational guidelines" are used in cases involving claimants over age 50. These rules take into account that while there may be some jobs available for older workers, they may not have the skills or education to perform these jobs, and so...
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