At Step 5, the Social Security Judge will consider whether or not the claimant’s residual functional capacity will permit him or her to perform any other work given their age, work experience, and education level. In order for Social Security to determine that there is “other work” available, it must be shown that the specific […]
Social Security: Step 4 RFC And Past Relevant Work
Residual Functional Capacity or RFC is next determined by the Judge. RFC is a claimant’s ability to do both physical and mental work activities on a sustained basis. All impairments will be considered in determining RFC. After the specific RFC is determined the analysis turns to whether or not the claimant can perform the requirements […]
Denied Social Security After Age 55?: Request A Hearing
If you have been denied Social Security Disability benefits and are 55 years of age or older, you may be able to win your case at the hearing level. In fact, if you are 55 years of age or older and meet the criteria outlined below it is highly likely that you will be approved […]
Luck Of The Draw? Which Social Security Judge You Get Matters
As in any judicial system, the Judge or decision maker wields supreme power over resolution of your case. Different Judges have different personalities, life experiences, and political persuasions which clearly impact their decisions. There is no doubt that even reasonable Judges could come to completely different conclusions when reviewing the exact same case evidence. Recently, […]
Social Security Tip: Keeping Treatment Log
Approval or denial of your Social Security claim is based on your medical conditions and their disabling affects. Proving that you suffer from a disabling medical condition is usually done by submission of medical records from your physicians. Compiling a complete medical record in support of your claim is labor intensive and time consuming. Since […]
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