Comments on: How Social Security reviews cases: the 5 step sequential evaluation process

By: Winning Social Security disability benefits after age 50 | Colorado Social Security

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:46:02 +0000

[...] a moment to review the 5 step sequential evaluation process. These are the 5 steps that Social Security uses to decide disability cases for [...]

By: Is a Social Security disability hearing without a Vocational Expert a bad sign? | Colorado Social Security Law

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:53:41 +0000

[...] Well, I can’t tell you “why” the judge didn’t have VE. Some judges use VEs all the time, others do not. A VE provides evidence (testimony) about steps 4 & 5 of the sequential evaluation process. [...]

By: Disability based anemia or other blood disorders | Colorado Social Security Law

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 02:11:04 +0000

[...] In general, Social Security reviews cases using the five-step sequential evaluation process: [...]

By: Child SSI cases after 18th birthday | Colorado Social Security Law

Child SSI cases after 18th birthday | Colorado Social Security Law — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 01:23:37 +0000

[...] than adult disability claims. However, after a child turns 18, Social Security applies the adult standard to decide disability. Note: children between 18 and 22 may be eligible for Disabled Adult Child benefits based on their [...]

By: Reviewing your Social Security exhibit file - Part 3 work history | Colorado Social Security Law

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 22:14:04 +0000

[...] dates and the medical history I review the work history. Social Security reviews cases using the 5 step sequential evaluation process. At step 4, if you are still able to do any of the jobs you performed in the last 15 years before [...]

By: Social Security Disability Benefits for Children | Colorado Social Security Law

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:02:14 +0000

[...] If denied on financial grounds, parents sometimes wait to re-apply for Social Security benefits for their children until the child is 18. At 18, only the child’s income and resources are counted. However, the child is then evaluated under the adult standard for Social Security disability. [...]

By: TomaszStasiuk

TomaszStasiuk — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:34:00 +0000

This goes to the core of the Social Security disability system. SSA disability is not monthly benefits for individuals with medical problems. It is monthly benefits for individuals whose conditions prevent them *from being able to work*.

This means that people who are able to work (above a certain level) are no longer eligible for disability benefits despite their diagnosed conditions. The alternative is to keep paying “disability” benefits to individuals who are able to work.

By: Earthlady11

Earthlady11 — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 22:46:00 +0000

I’ve had an interesting situation come up with SSA Disability. I was on SSDI in the 80′s. I returned to work for 11 years. I got sick again with a lifetime illness and was forced to reapply.
I never got paid the entire cash award from my hearing and 5 years later found out I owe SSA over $33,000.00 for ” working with my disability”.
The SSA is nuts. They have set up the largest work disincentive in their history.

I am going to be forced to pay SSA because I worked successfully with my disability.

By: TomaszStasiuk

TomaszStasiuk — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 01:41:00 +0000

I am sorry to hear about your injury. It is possible you may qualify for Social Security (either SSI or Disability Insurance). Your local Social Security office or the toll free 800 number ( 1-800-772-1213 ) should be able to help you decide which program to apply for.

My office handles cases in Colorado. You can find more information here: http://www.stasiukfirm.com/contact/

By: Ravenwindwind52

Ravenwindwind52 — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 01:06:00 +0000

I was hurt in 2005,spinal neck fusion,I was a certified Nurse assistant,I sued and won,but,I settled,and with 21% disability,I have not worked since the decision,can I apply for ssi?its been from 2005 til now 2011,where is your office located?Thank You,Sincerely

By: Medical Experts at Social Security disability hearings | Colorado Social Security Law

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 15:02:46 +0000

[...] if the impairments meet or equal a listing level impairment (step 3 in the Sequential Evaluation Process). If a Medical Expert states your impairments either meet the requirements of listing level [...]

By: I earn too much for Social Security disability benefits, what can I do? | Colorado Social Security Law

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 19:19:22 +0000

[...] SGA issue is so important that it is the very first step of the 5 step sequential evaluation process – the way Social Security evaluates adult disability claims! What do I do if I earn more than [...]

By: So what exactly are Social Security disability benefits? | Colorado Social Security Law

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:03:15 +0000

[...] between SSI and SSDI, and we have not touched on SSI’s financial eligibility requirements, or how Social Security evaluates cases. However, if your are considering applying for benefits this is a very quick overview of what [...]

By: P.I.S.S.D. -- Personal Injury, Social Security Disability. Dallas Texas Lawyers: Winning Social Security Disability Benefits After Age 50

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:01:53 +0000

[...] get legalistic for a moment, the Grid Rules are based on step five of the sequential evaluation process. Before you can get to step 5, you first have to get past step 4: past relevant [...]

By: Melissa

Melissa — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:26:59 +0000

I am so glad I found you on Twitter, and followed the link to your blog; the information you've provided here has helped me to see I definitely need to hire a disability attorney NOW (shame we live in Indiana right now and not in Colorado). It's also helped me to understand some of the odder steps in the SSD approval process.

Thank you very, very much.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:26:59 +0000

Thank you very, very much.

By: You have to be disabled for 12 months - the Durational Requirement | Colorado Social Security Law

Mon, 18 May 2009 13:01:50 +0000

[...] For more information, also check out how the durational requirement fits in the 5 step process Social Security uses to review cases. [...]

By: How Social Security considers your ability to work in a disability case | Colorado Social Security Law

Sun, 03 May 2009 22:04:37 +0000

[...] More specifically, you have to show that you are unable to perform the duties of any work you have performed over the past 15 years AND that you are unable to perform the duties of any other work that exists in substantial numbers in the national economy. Note: these are steps 4 and 5 of the sequential evaluation process. [...]