Tag Archives: Sequential Evaluation Process

I earn too much for Social Security disability benefits, what can I do?

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Tomasz Stasiuk

To qualify for Social Security disability benefits you have to show that your disability prevents you from being able to work. In Social Security’s words, you have to show that you are unable to engage in a substantial gainful activity (SGA). SGA translates … Continue reading →

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

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Tomasz Stasiuk

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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Disability based anemia or other blood disorders

Posted on May 2, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

I was recently asked to write about how Social Security views disability claims based on anemia and other blood disorders.   First, I will address how Social Security generally handles disability claims.  If that puts you to sleep, just skip … Continue reading →

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