An RFC form is a form that addresses the Residual Functional Capacity for a disability claimant’s ability to work after considering their mental or physical disability limitations. The Disability Determination Services (DDS) examiner considers the factors of a claimant’s case when making a decision to approve or deny a claim. The examiner does a write-up which … [Read more...]
How Severe Does Your Condition Have to Be to Get Social Security Disability?
How long must my condition be present and prevent me from working? In order to receive Social Security disability (or SSI: Supplemental Security Income) you must have a condition that is preventing you from working for at least 12 continous months. This is a very important factor. Even conditions that are indeed disabling but have not lasted this minimum … [Read more...]
What Happens After Your Disability Hearing?
Waiting for a decision after your hearing with an Administrative Law Judge could be nerve wracking. Very rarely, the judge might announce their decision at the actual hearing. However, in most cases, the judge will need to review the facts and paperwork gathered at the hearing first. A Notice of Award will be delivered to your mail address informing whether … [Read more...]
Your Day in Court- Third Step 3 of The Process of Applying for Disability Benefits
The first step in obtaining Social Security benefits is to file an application and complete a Disability Report. Second step is reconsideration. If you are denied at the Reconsideration stage, we will request a Hearing for you. On average, it takes twelve to eighteen months to obtain a hearing date. This long wait is due to the backlog of people waiting for a … [Read more...]