One major factor that the Social Security Administration considers when evaluating whether a child is disabled is their ability to acquire and use information. See SSR 09-3p. When evaluating this domain of functioning, school records usually contain the information with…
July 19 to 25, 2015 has been designated "My Social Security Week". This is the week Social Security is trying to encourage everyone to enroll on their website for an account. According to Social Security, you can use your account…
As we embark on the Presidential “season”, it bothers me that there is so much polarization. When did “compromise” become a bad word? Why are we voting for people who proclaim that they are the ones who won’t compromise. Our…
Social Security Rulings are essential when arguing disability cases. SSRs are a series of precedential (standards to be used in subsequent matters) decisions relating to the programs administrated by SSA and are published under the authority of the Commissioner of Social…
If a person has undergone surgery on a weight-bearing joint, such as a hip joint, but this surgery was not successful, it can seriously interfere with a person’s ability to work. Social Security may find that you are entitled to…
Congressman Paul Ryan announced on July 2nd, that the Ways and Means Committee will be holding a hearing on Thursday July 9, 2015. The hearing is supposedly to promote work opportunities for Social Security beneficiaries. Stay tuned and we will let you…
In order for an individual to be found disabled, five steps, known as the five-step sequential disability evaluation process, must be proven. Therefore, the following five questions must be asked of the claimant (the individual filing for disability benefits): Are…
A child can be found disabled if they have a health condition (mental or physical) that meets or equals the severity of a listed impairment. These listed impairments can be found athttp://www.socialsecurity.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/ChildhoodListings.htm. As noted therein, numerous medical conditions are…
Social Security Rulings are important when arguing a disability case. SSRs are sent out by Social Security that gives guidance to Judges on how they should handle certain issues. They cover a number of medical problems (like diabetes, obesity, and…
An inability to use arms and legs properly can seriously affect a person's ability to work. When determining whether a person is disabled under the Social Security laws due to a problem with arms or legs, a number of things…