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You have to be disabled for 12 months – the Durational Requirement

Have you ever seen this in a Social Security denial? While your condition may prevent you from working at the present, we do not feel that your condition will remain disabling for 12 months. [Claim denied] First, Social Security says … Continue reading

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

I have written about how Social Security defines disability, work, and a substantial gainful activity. But, how does Social Security really evaluate a case? Social Security reviews cases using the five-step sequential evaluation process to decide is a person is … Continue reading

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