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Definition of Disability The law defines disability as the inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity (SGA) by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impair-ment(s) which can be expected to result in death or which has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months.
Medically Determinable Impairment • A physical or mental impairment is an impairment resulting from anatomical, physiological, or psychological abnormalities which can be shown by medically acceptable clinical and laboratory diagnostic techniques. • A physical or mental impairment must be established by medical evidence consisting of signs, symptoms, and laboratory findings-not only by the individual's statement of symptoms.
How is a Disability Decision Made Sequential Evaluation • Current work activity • Severity of his or her impairment(s) • Does impairment(s) meet or medically • equals a listing • Residual functional capacity • Past work, and his or her age, education, • and work experience.
The Disability Determination Process • Role of the Social Security Field Office • State Disability Determination Service
Role of the Health Professional Treating sources or other medical sources provide medical evidence on patients’ behalf • Physician • Clinic • Hospital • Workers Comp • Consultative Exam • Psychologist • Urgent Care • VA • IHS
Social Security’s Online Services • Retirement, Survivor & Disability • Applications • Retirement/Survivors/Disability Planner • Medicare Card Replacements • Request a Statement • Request a Benefit Verification Letter • Change of Address • Add or Change Direct Deposit • Appeal a Decision
Visit Our Website or Call! www.socialsecurity.gov -or- 1-800-772-1213 TTY 1-800-325-0778 -or- 3500 N Campbell Avenue -or- 88 West 38th Street
