Electronic Records Express is a free service and can be used to submit records for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims as well as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims. Electronic Records Express is a system … Read More
Many people refer to a CE as a Social Security medical exam. When you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits you may receive a letter in the … Read More
Once you are receiving Social Security disability benefits, periodically the Social Security Administration (SSA) will review your case to make sure that you are still disabled. Once you are receiving Social Security disability benefits, periodically … Read More
SSI claimants can not get back pay for months of being disabled that were prior to the date of the initial application. When you are awarded Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, you may be … Read More
One common appointment letter is for a Consultative Examination (CE). When you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), there are different types of appointment letters that you might receive … Read More
Each disability in the List of Impairments has a section that describes what symptoms a person must exhibit in order to qualify for disability under that listing. The Social Security Administration’s Office of Disability publishes … Read More
Definition of a Medical Vocational Allowance The two main programs offered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) are Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Both have different eligibility requirements, but a … Read More
RFC Form: Definition An RFC form is a Residual Functional Capacity form. An RFC form aims to rate an individual’s residual functional capacity. RFC forms are used mainly by Disability Determination Services (DDS). An RFC … Read More
DDS stands for Disability Determination Services. The DDS is a state agency funded by the United States Federal Government. Their purpose is to make decisions on disability eligibility for the Social Security Administration (SSA). … Read More
Social Security is financed through a dedicated payroll tax. Employers and employees each pay 6.2 percent of wages up to the taxable maximum of $106,800 (in 2010), while the self-employed pay 12.4 percent.
