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Health Hippo - Evaluations of Social Security Disability. A valuable research point for basic SSA rules and how your conditions factor into the equation.
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Residual Functional Capacity Questionare Sample Form For SSD -
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Social Security Disability Program Operations Manual -
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GN 00902.600 Tickle Date Chart - Guide for Development Clerks -
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DI 10005.025 FO-DDS Exchange of Information and Coordination of Actions -
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DI 11005.018 The Disability Interview Process -
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DI 11095.168 Form SSA-3380-BK (Function Report-Adult-Third Party) -
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DI 22501.003 Assisting Claimants to Obtain Needed Evidence -
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DI 22511.003 Documenting the Existence of a Medically Determinable Mental Impairment -
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DI 22511.005 Documenting the Impact of a Medically Determinable Mental Impairmenton an Individual's Ability to Work -
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DI 23010.001 Failure to Cooperate -
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DI 23010.005 Failure to Follow Prescribed Treatment – Policies -
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DI 23010.010 Failure to Follow Prescribed Treatment – Procedures -
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DI 23010.015 Failure to Follow Prescribed Treatment - Special Title XVI Issues - Individuals Ages 18 and Over -
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DI 23025.005 Specialized Terms -
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DI 26515.005 Elements Common to All Rationales -
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DI 26515.015 Denial Rationales -
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DI 340: Listing of Impairments - SSA POMS/Program Operations Manual -
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Locate the local Social Security office nearest you -
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How do I correct the address on my Social Security statement? -
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How do I correct my name or birthday listed on my Statement? -
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Why is there a five-month waiting period for Social Security disability benefits? -
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How does Social Security decide if I am disabled? -
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How long does it take to get notified of a decision about disability benefits? -
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Do Social Security disability benefits change when you reach full retirement age? -
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I receive disability and my condition has worsened. Can my benefit be increased? -
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Is there a time limit on Social Security disability benefits? -
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I want to apply for my benefits. What do I do? -
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How can I obtain a history of all my employers? -
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Social Security Frequently Asked Questions - If you cannot find one that answers your question here, you can submit your own and get an E-mail response
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Disability Research Institute - An Illinois based think tank used by the SSA to help determine policy.
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Social Security, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromylagia -
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Consortium For Citizens With Disabilities - The Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities is a coalition of approximately 100 national disability organizations working together to advocate for national public policy that ensures the self determination, independence, empowerment, integration and inclusion of children and adults with disabilities in all aspects of society
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Social Security Disability Master Phone/Fax Number/OCO Division Model Directories - A complete directory of all Social Security disability phone and fax numbers and handy charts of phone and fax numbers for OCO Division Modules.
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DisabilityInfo.gov - Provides quick and easy access to comprehensive information about disability programs, services, laws and benefits.
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DisabilityInfo.gov - Comprehensive Federal website of disability-related government resources
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National SSDI, SSD, SSI Directory List of Resources - Organized by state, this site contains links leading to pages that presently contain the following: addresses and phone numbers of state DDS (Disability Determinations Service) units, contact information for various state Departments of Vocational Rehabilitation and state-by-state win-loss statistics for disability claims decided at the initial claim and reconsideration levels.
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Social Security Disability (SSDI) And Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Resources By State - Contains links to pages that contain: addresses and phone numbers of state DDS (Disability Determinations Service) units; contact information for various state Departments of Vocational Rehabilitation; state-by-state win-loss statistics for Social Security Disability and SSI claims decided at the initial claim and reconsideration appeal levels.
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Disability Secrets, Answers And Advice -
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The United States General Accounting Office - The General Accounting Office is the investigative arm of Congress. GAO exists to support the Congress in meeting its Constitutional responsibilitiesand to help improve the performance and ensure the accountability of the federal government for the American people. GAO examines the use of public funds, evaluates federal programs and activities, and provides analyses, options, recommendations, and other assistance to help the Congress make effective oversight, policy, and funding decisions. In this context, GAO works to continuously improve the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of the federal government through financial audits, program reviews and evaluations, analyses, legal opinions, investigations, and other services. GAO's activities are designed to ensure the executive branch's accountability to the Congress under the Constitution and the government's accountability to the American people.
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GAO-04-121 - Strategic Workforce Planning Needed to Address Human Capital Challenges Facing Disability Determination Services -
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GAO-04-466 – Electronic Disability Claims Processing – SSA Needs to Address Risks -
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GAO-04-552T – SSD - Commissioner Proposes Strategy to Improve the Claims Process, but Faces Implementation Challenges -
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GAO-04-656 - More Effort Needed to Assess Consistency of Disability Decisions -
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GAO-04-872T - Social Security: Reform Proposals Could Have a Variety of Effects on Distribution of Benefits and Payroll Taxes -
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GAO-05-495 – SSA Actions Could Enhance Assistance To Claimants With Inflammatory Bowel Disease And Other Impairments -
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Social Security’s Regulatory Framework For Disability Determination -
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Disabilities Information - DisABILITIES information is for anyone with any disability. Knowledge is important, especially knowing your rights.
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Medical Provider’s Assessment Of Ability To Do Mental Work Related Activities -
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Medical Provider’s Assessment Of Ability To Do Physical Work Related Activities -
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Your Treating Physician's Role In Your SSD Claim -
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How to Call SSA's 800 Number -
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When Your Disability Benefits Start After You Are Approved -
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Disability Planner – How Much You Will Receive -
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How Many Work Credits Are Needed To Qualify For SSD? -
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SSD Work Credit Chart -
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SSD Special Rules for People Who are Blind -
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Social Security Adult Disability Starter Kit -
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Locate Professional/Medical Relations Officers In Your Area - Schools and medical providers who want to submit school or health records related to disability claims should contact the Professional Relations Officer in their State’s DDS. The Professional Relations Officer is the DDS liaison to the professional community and can answer all your questions about sending records electronically.
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SSA - A New Approach To The Disability Process - SS Commissioner Joanne Barnhart's new approach to reforming the SSD system. Use this site to give your input on reforms that you would like to see happen. Here is your chance to speak up!
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Social Security Electronic Records Express - An initiative by Social Security and state Disability Determination Services (DDS) to offer electronic options for submitting health and school records related to disability claims. The records sent are automatically associated with the applicant’s unique disability claim folder. Records can be sent by anyone who provides health or school records to Social Security or the DDS, such as: Medical providers (including hospitals, clinics, doctors and health information managers); school professionals; and third parties, such as attorneys and claimant representatives.
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What You Need To Know When You Get Disability Benefits - Explains some of your rights and responsibilities when you receive disability benefits from Social Security
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SSD Approvals And Denial Rates By Administrative Law Judges State ByState Statistics -
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Social Security Home.com - Resource for information regarding the processing of Social Security Disability and SSI claims.
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The Social Security Administration On-line - Official Social Security Administration Site
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When Your Disability Benefits Start -
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Disability Report Form Guide -
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SSA Authorization to Release Medical and Other Information – SS Form SSA-827 -
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SSD Bluebook of Adult Listings - Disability Evaluation Under Social Security
(Blue Book- January 2003) Listing of Impairments - Adult Listings
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SSD Greenbook Guide for Consultative Exams - Adult Consultative Examination Report Content Guidelines
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SSA Performance and Accountability Reports - If you have the patience these are a very interesting read.
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Social Security Offices Around The World - Foreign Country Addresses -
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Popular Social Security Services -
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OIG Work Related To The SSA’s Benefit Program Areas -
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SSA Office Of Inspector General -
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HA-4631 – SSD Claimant’s Recent Medical Treatment Form -
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HA-4632 - SSD Claimant's Medication Form -
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HA-4633 – SSD Claimants Work Background Form -
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Prepare For Your Interview - Information You'll Need When You Apply for Disability Benefits -
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Social Security Disability Code of Federal Regulations - Part 404 - Federal Old-Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance (1950- ) - Contains comprehensive info on all aspects of the Social Security Disability process
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404.130 How SS Determines Disability Insured Status -
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404.1525 Listing of Impairments -
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404.1530 Need To Follow Prescribed Treatment -
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Social Security Handbook -
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SSD Policy Ruling on Obesity - SSR 02-1P: Policy Interpretation Ruling - Titles II and XVI: Evaluation of Obesity
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SSD Policy Ruling on Interstitial Cystitis - SSR 02-2P - Policy Interpretation Ruling
Titles II and XVI: Evaluation of Interstitial Cystitis - This complex, chronic bladder disease is characterized by urinary frequency, urinary urgency, and pelvic pain. IC occurs most frequently in women (about 10 times more often than in men), and sometimes prior to age 18. IC may be associated with other disorders, such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, allergies, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, endometriosis, and vulvodynia (vulvar/vaginal pain). IC also may be associated with systemic lupus erythematosus.
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SSD Policy Ruling on Postpolio Sequelae - SSR 03-1P: Policy Interpretation Ruling - Titles II and XVI: Development and Evaluation of Disability Claims Involving Postpolio Sequelae
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SSD Policy Ruling on RSD/CRPS - SSR 03-2P - Titles II and XVI: Evaluating Cases Involving Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome/Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
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Residual Functional Capacity Assessment By SSD - SSR 96-8P: Policy Interpretation Ruling Titles II and XVI: Assessing Residual Functional Capacity In Initial SSD Claims
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SSD Policy Ruling on CFS/Fibromyalgia - SSR 99-2p: Policy Interpretation Ruling Titles II and XVI: Evaluating Cases Involving Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/CFS/Fibromyalgia
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Social Security Rulings (1960 - 2006) And Acquiescence Rulings (1986 - 2006) -
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Compilation of the Social Security Laws -
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SSA - Compilation of Social Security Disability Laws -
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Social Security Act - Sec 223 – Disability Insurance Benefits -
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Organizational Structure of the Social Security Administration -
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Organization Chart - Chapter TA – Office of Disability and Income Security Programs -
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Some Public Benefits Do Not Affect Your Social Security Disability Benefits -
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SSA Disability Benefits - Publication 05-10029 -
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Modifications to the Disability Determination Procedures -Extension of Testing of Some Disability Redesign Features -
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