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9781413304107

Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability

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    9781413304107

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    1413304109

  • Edition: 3rd
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2006-04-30
  • Publisher: Nolo
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Summary

The most significant addition in many years to our Continuing Education curriculum for re-certification of RNs, rehabilitation professionals and counselors. Carl Dye, President, American Schools Association

Author Biography

David A. Morton has degrees in both psychology (B.A.) and medicine (M.D.). For 14 years, he was a consultant for Disability Determination for the Social Security Administration, serving as Chief Medical Consultant for eight years. In his capacity as Chief Medical Consultant, Dr. Morton hired, trained, supervised and evaluated the work of medical doctors and clinical psychologists, and made many thousands of disability determinations for both adults and children. Since 1983, Dr. Morton has authored several books on Social Security disability for attorneys and judges, including Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability.

Table of Contents

How to Use This Book
Introduction
2(1)
Medical and Legal Questions
2(2)
How to Use This Book and CD-ROM
4
What Is Social Security Disability?
Two Different Programs
2(10)
Defining Disabled
12(3)
Contacting the Social Security Administration
15(1)
Frequently Asked Questions About Social Security Disability
16
Applying for Disability Benefits
Preparing to Apply
3(1)
Applying for Disability Benefits
3(38)
Healthcare Professionals
41(1)
How Other Disability Payments May Affect Social Security Benefits
42(4)
Availability and Disclosure of Confidential Records
46(6)
Fraud and Other Crimes
52
Disability Benefits for Children
Three Benefit Programs for Children
2(2)
Applying for SSDI or SSI Benefits
4(17)
Continuing Disability Reviews for SSI Children
21(1)
Other Healthcare Concerns
22
Getting Benefits During the Application Process
Applying for Presumptive Disability
3(1)
Impairments Qualifying for Presumptive Disability by Field Office
4(2)
Qualifying for Presumptive Disability Through the DDS
6
Proving You Are Disabled
Acceptable Medical Sources
3(1)
Medical Evidence From Treating Sources
4(9)
The Role of Consultative Examinations in Disability Determination
13(3)
Evidence of Symptoms
16(3)
Other Evidence
19
Who Decides Your Claim?
DDS Basics
2(1)
DDS Claims Examiners
2(2)
Other DDS Administrative Personnel
4(1)
Medical Consultants
5(3)
If Your Claim Is Granted
8(1)
If Your Claim Is Denied
9(1)
DDS Corruption and Incompetence
9(9)
Disability Redesign: Coming Danger to Claimants
18
How Claims Are Decided
Step 1. Are You Engaged in Substantial Gainful Activity?
2(1)
Step 2. How Severe Are Your Impairments?
2(1)
Step 3. Do You Meet the Listing of Impairments?
3(2)
Step 4. Can You Do Your Prior Job?
5(1)
Step 5. Can You Do Any Other Job?
5
If You Can Do Some Work
Physical Impairments and Abilities
3(10)
Mental Impairments and Abilities
13(3)
Claims With Both Physical and Mental RFCs
16
How Age, Education, and Work Experience Matter
Age
2(2)
Education
4(3)
Work Experience
7(6)
Use of Vocational Analysts
13(2)
Vocational Rehabilitation
15
When Benefits Begin
Medical Evidence
2(1)
Work Experience
3(1)
SSDI or SSI Claimant
4
Reasons You May Be Denied Benefits
You Earn Too Much Income or Have Too Many Assets
2(1)
Your Disability Won't Last Long Enough
3(1)
The SSA Cannot Find You
3(1)
You Refuse to Cooperate
3(1)
You Fail to Follow Prescribed Therapy
4(5)
Your Disability Is Based on Drug Addiction or Alcoholism
9(3)
You Have Been Convicted of a Crime
12(1)
You Commit Fraud
12
Appealing If Your Claim Is Denied
Deciding Whether to Appeal
2(9)
Appeal Basic
11(2)
Your Right to Representation
13(1)
Four Levels of Appeal
14(55)
Reopening of Decisions
69(1)
Refiling an Initial Claim
70
Once You Are Approved
Disability Benefit Payments
3(7)
Reporting Changes---SSDI Recipients
10(12)
Reporting Changes---SSI Recipients
22(5)
Returning to Work
27(9)
Passage of the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act
36(5)
Participation in the Ticket to Work Program
41(13)
The Ticket to Hire Program
54
Continuing Disability Review
Frequency of Reviews
2(4)
How the SSA Contacts You
6(20)
Medical Improvement Review Standard
26(12)
Children and CDRs
38(1)
Appealing a CDR Decision
39
Your Right to Representation
When Do You Need an Authorized Representative?
2(1)
What Can an Authorized Representative Do?
3(1)
Who Can Be an Authorized Representative?
4(1)
Should Your Authorized Representative Be an Attorney?
5(2)
When and How Your Representative Is Paid
7(6)
Notifying the SSA of Your Choice for Representative
13(1)
Keeping Up on the Law Yourself
13
How to Use the CD-ROM
Installing the Medical Disabilities Chapters Onto Your Computer
3(1)
Using the PDF Files
4(1)
List of Files Included on the CD-ROM
5
Musculoskeletal Disorders and Growth Impairments
Definitions
2(4)
General Information
6(3)
Specific Listings and Residual Functional Capacity
9
Vision, Balance, Hearing, and Speech
Part I. Vision
Definitions
2(3)
General Information
5(1)
Specific Listings and Residual Functional Capacity
6(5)
Part II. Balance and Hearing Disorders
Definitions
11(1)
General Information
12(1)
Specific Listings and Residual Functional Capacity
13(3)
Part III. Loss of Speech
Definitions
16(1)
General Information and Listing
16
Breathing Disorders
Definitions
2(3)
General Information
5(2)
Specific Listings and Residual Functional Capacity
7
Heart and Blood Vessel Diseases
Definitions
2(8)
General Information
10(5)
Specific Listings and Residual Functional Capacity
15
Digestive System Diseases
Definitions
2(4)
General Information
6(1)
Specific Listings and Residual Functional Capacity
6
Kidney Diseases
Definitions
2(2)
General Information
4(1)
Specific Listings and Residual Functional Capacity
5
Blood Diseases
Definitions
2(2)
General Information
4(1)
Specific Listings and Residual Functional Capacity
5
Skin Diseases
Definitions
2(2)
General Information
4(2)
Specific Listings and Residual Functional Capacity
6
Hormone Disorders
Definitions
2(3)
General Information
5(1)
Specific Listings and Residual Functional Capacity
5
Multiple Body System Disorders
Definitions
2(1)
General Information
3(1)
Specific Listings and Residual Functional Capacity
3
Nervous System Disorders
Definitions
2(5)
General Information
7(1)
Specific Listings and Residual Functional Capacity
8
Mental Disorders
Definitions
3(2)
General Information---Adult Mental Disorders
5(5)
General Information---Child Mental Disorders
10(4)
Specific Listings and Residual Functional Capacity
14
Cancer
Definitions
3(3)
General Information
6(3)
Specific Listings and Residual Functional Capacity
9
Immune System Disorders
Definitions
2(7)
General Information
9(3)
Specific Listings and Residual Functional Capacity
12
Appendixes
A. Glossary of Bureaucratic Terms
B. Examples of Technical Rationales for Denials
Form SSA-4268 Denials from Initial Application
2(4)
Form SSA-4268 Denials From Continuing Disability Review (CDR)
6
C. Medical-Vocational Rules
D. Benefits Planning Assistance and Outreach Programs
E. Protection and Advocacy Organizations
Index

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