Past Relevant Work (PRW)
The Social Security Administration reviews the past fifteen years of your past relevant work history, per the Code of Federal Regulations Section 416.965. This is work that would have been performed for three months at the least, full-time, and that...
Social Security and The 12-Month Duration Requirement
Unlike the Department of Labor’s definition for Worker’s Compensation which allows for a partial disability, the Social Security Administration’s definition of disability is a bit more involved. Social Security does not pay benefits for a partial disability. A partial disability...
Why Can’t You Work?
I have, to date, in every Hearing, observed the Administrative Law Judge's unwavering interest in a Claimant's case.When asking this sort of question, what the judge may be interested in knowing is “How well are you doing, now that it's...
Talking to The Social Security Administration by Telephone
At some point you're going to need to contact the Social Security Administration by phone. Waiting to speak with a representative may be time consuming, and also may require exercises in developing patience.The Social Security Administration is a sizable operation,...
Failing to Follow Your Prescribed Treatment
If you decide not to follow your prescribed treatment, and you do meet the requirements for disability benefits, you won't be entitled to benefits.There is a three-prong test to determine whether you have failed to follow your prescribed treatment.First, you...
Determination of Disability: Medical Opinion or Legal Definition?
The Administration reviews all the medical evidence you provide in support of your claim. An opinion from your treating physician that you are unable to work or that you have a disability, does not necessarily mean that you're disabled. Of...