What are Activities of Daily Living

Activities of Daily Living (also known as ADLs) are anything that you do on a daily basis to care for yourself. Activities of Daily Living (also known as ADLs) are anything that you do on … Read More

What is Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR)?

ODAR stands for the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review. ODAR stands for the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review. It is a branch of the Social Security Administration. Once you have been denied for … Read More

Why do I need a Consultative Exam?

A consultative exam is a medical examination. A consultative exam is a medical examination. Some people who have applied for social security disability benefits are sent for an exam by the Disability Determination Services (DDS) … Read More

Compassionate Allowances Initiative

The Compassionate Allowances initiative is designed to expedite the Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) approval process for applicants with the most severe disabilities and illnesses.  The Compassionate Allowances initiative is designed to … Read More

2011 Social Security Disability Thresholds

Social Security Disability 2011 Thresholds Data Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) Substantial Gainful Activity (or SGA) is a term used by the Social Security Administration and Disability Determination Services (DDS) to refer to a person’s ability … Read More

Substantial Gainful Activity

Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) is one of the factors that will be used to determine your eligibility for disability benefits. Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) is a term that is used by the Social Security Administration … Read More

Office of the Inspector General

You must be honest and truthful with the Social Security Administration when applying for and receiving disability benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) handles reports of fraud, waste and … Read More

Activities of Daily Living

The disability examiner typically will ask you, or third parties, questions about your ability to perform ADL to determine whether or not you can be employed. When you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) … Read More

What is ODAR?

ODAR is in charge of conducting hearings for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). ODAR stands for Office of Disability Adjudication and Review. ODAR administers the hearings and appeals program for … Read More

Ticket to Work Program

The purpose of Ticket to Work is to make available training, job referrals, and other support and services to help you obtain employment. The Ticket to Work Program is a work incentive that is for … Read More