Nolo’s Guide to Social Security Disability

Nolo’s Guide to Social Security Disability

Author: David A. Morton

Publisher: Nolo

Published: 2016-03-11

Total Pages: 457

ISBN-13: 1413322239

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A complete guide to Social Security disability benefits—everything you need to know, from qualifying and applying for your benefits to appealing the denial of a claim. Written by a former Social Security Administrative & doctor, this book provides a unique behind-the-scenes look at how, the SSA decides who is disabled and deserves benefits.


Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability

Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability

Author: David A. Morton

Publisher: NOLO

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 592

ISBN-13: 9780873379144

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Social Security disability is an enormous program, with hundreds of thousands of people participating each year. Consequently, it's easy for both participants and first-time applicants to get lost in the system's bureaucracy.Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability is an essential book for anyone dealing with a long-term or permanent disability. Written both for first-time applicants and those who already receive Social Security disability, Dr. David Morton's book demystifies the program in plain English, thoroughly explaining:* what Social Security disability is* what benefits are available to disabled children* how to prove a disability* how age, education and work experience affect benefits* whether or not one can work while receiving benefits* how to appeal a denial of benefits* how to respond to a Continuing Disability Review* and much more


Understanding SSI (Supplemental Security Income)

Understanding SSI (Supplemental Security Income)

Author:

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 1998-03

Total Pages: 65

ISBN-13: 078814555X

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This publication informs advocates & others in interested agencies & organizations about supplemental security income (SSI) eligibility requirements & processes. It will assist you in helping people apply for, establish eligibility for, & continue to receive SSI benefits for as long as they remain eligible. This publication can also be used as a training manual & as a reference tool. Discusses those who are blind or disabled, living arrangements, overpayments, the appeals process, application process, eligibility requirements, SSI resources, documents you will need when you apply, work incentives, & much more.


Rulings

Rulings

Author: United States. Social Security Administration

Publisher:

Published: 1983

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13:

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Social security rulings on federal old-age, survivors, disability, and supplemental security income; and black lung benefits.


Psychological Testing in the Service of Disability Determination

Psychological Testing in the Service of Disability Determination

Author: Institute of Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2015-06-29

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 0309370930

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The United States Social Security Administration (SSA) administers two disability programs: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), for disabled individuals, and their dependent family members, who have worked and contributed to the Social Security trust funds, and Supplemental Security Income (SSSI), which is a means-tested program based on income and financial assets for adults aged 65 years or older and disabled adults and children. Both programs require that claimants have a disability and meet specific medical criteria in order to qualify for benefits. SSA establishes the presence of a medically-determined impairment in individuals with mental disorders other than intellectual disability through the use of standard diagnostic criteria, which include symptoms and signs. These impairments are established largely on reports of signs and symptoms of impairment and functional limitation. Psychological Testing in the Service of Disability Determination considers the use of psychological tests in evaluating disability claims submitted to the SSA. This report critically reviews selected psychological tests, including symptom validity tests, that could contribute to SSA disability determinations. The report discusses the possible uses of such tests and their contribution to disability determinations. Psychological Testing in the Service of Disability Determination discusses testing norms, qualifications for administration of tests, administration of tests, and reporting results. The recommendations of this report will help SSA improve the consistency and accuracy of disability determination in certain cases.


How to Keep Your Social Security Disability Benefits

How to Keep Your Social Security Disability Benefits

Author: Jerry Zivic

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2017-12-31

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 9781981167173

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The authors' intention in writing this book - the first volume in a new series - is to help you and your family keep your Social Security Disability Benefits. Many of you have used legal help in the past when you were trying to get your benefits, but with Continuing Disability Reviews, it's difficult to find an attorney. Jerrold Zivic (along with his son Aaron) put their 30+ years of knowledge to use helping you keep your Social Security Disability Benefits. PRAISE FOR JERROLD ZIVIC AND HIS WORK: Working with Mr. Zivic over the past 25 yrs has proven to be very rewarding. In my position as a claim representative, one of my responsibilities is to refer disabled employees to a fair and responsive SSD representative. Mr. Zivic proved time and time again his extensive knowledge in the field of SSD. My disabled employees always found him eager to do his very best representation so they would obtain the very best results. Thank-you Mr. Zivic for always giving 110% to your clients! --- Betty A - LTD Benefit Specialist I would like to take this opportunity to tell you that Mr. Zivic was a superb attorney. He was most helpful, sympathetic and sincere person anyone in my position could have hoped for to represent me. It was indeed a very nerve racking, emotional and trying time. He was simply brilliant n his ability to calm my nerve and fears to handle this case in a most professional manner. To put it simply - he's the greatest. --- Peter R I would just like to say thank you! So very much for all of your time and effort, that you gave me. Also for all of your diligence and patience. Once again I thank you for all of your courtesy I love you guys a lot and will always remember you. Mr. Zivic thank you! G-d bless you always! --- Patricia H


Pain and Disability

Pain and Disability

Author: Institute of Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1987-01-01

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13: 0309037379

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Painâ€"it is the most common complaint presented to physicians. Yet pain is subjectiveâ€"it cannot be measured directly and is difficult to validate. Evaluating claims based on pain poses major problems for the Social Security Administration (SSA) and other disability insurers. This volume covers the epidemiology and physiology of pain; psychosocial contributions to pain and illness behavior; promising ways of assessing and measuring chronic pain and dysfunction; clinical aspects of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation; and how the SSA's benefit structure and administrative procedures may affect pain complaints.


Cardiovascular Disability

Cardiovascular Disability

Author: Institute of Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2010-12-04

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 030915698X

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The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses a screening tool called the Listing of Impairments to identify claimants who are so severely impaired that they cannot work at all and thus immediately qualify for benefits. In this report, the IOM makes several recommendations for improving SSA's capacity to determine disability benefits more quickly and efficiently using the Listings.