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How the Social Security Administration determines if you are Disabled
There is a step by step process that the Social Security Administration uses todecide if you are disabled or not.
1. Are you working?
If you worked in 2002 and averaged $780 a month, then typically you may not be considered disabled. For 2003 and your monthly average earnings are more than $800 a month, you cannot typically be considered disabled. And if you are not working go ahead and move onto step 2.
2. How “severe” is your disability?
Your disabled condition must interfere with normal every day work related activities in order for the claim to be even considered. If your claim does not interfere with normal activities the social security administration will deny your disability claim. If your disability does interfere with your work move on to step 3.
3. Is your disability found in the list of disabling conditions?
The Social Security Administration has a list of known medical conditions that are so severe they automatically mean that you are disabled. But if your condition is not on the list, then the social security administration will have to decide the severity of your condition, and that it is equal to the medical condition on the list. If it is equal and able to be considered as severe as the ones on the list then you will be given disability status. If your disability does not equal the list then move onto step 4.
4. Can you do the work you did previously?
If your condition is severe but not at the same or equal level of severity as a medical condition on the list, then Social Security Administration must determine if it interferes with your ability to do the work you did previously. If it does not, your claim will be denied. If it does, Social Security Administration proceed to Step 5.
5. Can you do any other type of work?
If you cannot do the work you did in the past the Social Security Administration see if you are able to adjust to other work. The Social Security Admin consider your medical conditions as well as taking into consideration your age, education, past work experience and any transferable skills you may have. If you cannot adjust to other work, your claim will be approved. If you can adjust to other work, your claim will be denied.
Denied Disability Benefits?
If you or someone you know have been improperly denied Social Security Disability Benefits, We can help, just fill out the free case evaluation form on the top right.
and fill out the form. Once we have received your information, a member of our staff will contact you concerning your claim, and let you know what the next best course of action is.
