What is a Medical Vocational Allowance?
A Medical Vocational Allowance, or Med-voc, is a term used by Disability Determination Services (DDS) when approving a disability claim that does not match a disability in the official Listing of Impairments.
Notify Social Security if you have a Change of Address
If you change addresses after your application has been submitted, you must notify the Social Security Administration Immediately. When applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you will need to … Read More
Social Security Disability and Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorders can be a very serious and disabling mental disorder. Emmett, in Los Angeles, CA, asks “Will I be able to qualify for Social Security Disability if I have Bipolar Disorder?” Bipolar Disorders … Read More
Social Security Disability and Back Pain
Most back pain claims are denied in the initial application phase but can be won in the appeals process at a judicial hearing. Bruce, in San Diego, California says “I have been seeing my chiropractor … Read More
What is an RFC form?
RFC forms are used mainly by Disability Determination Services (DDS). An RFC form is a Residual Functional Capacity form. The purpose of an RFC form is to rate the residual functional capacity of an individual. … Read More
Social Security Disability with Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is otherwise known as Muscular Rheumatism, Fibromyositis, FM and Fibrositis. It is a chronic pain disorder that leads to untold suffering among millions of people living in the United States. Despite the fact that … Read More
Who is the DDS and what do they do?
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
How to Check the Status of Your SSDI Claim
You can check your status online or call Disability Determination Services and ask to speak with the examiner that is assigned to your case. Mike, in Santee, California, asks “How do I find out the … Read More
Social Security Disability and Mental Illness
One of the reasons that it is difficult to win a mental illness disability case is that the disability examiners know very little about mental illness. Jim, from Poway, California, asks “Is it difficult to … Read More
Do I Need Medical Records When Applying for Disability?
When your claim is being processed, your medical providers are contacted directly by Social Security or the State Disability Determination Services. Mary, in Mission Beach, California, asks “When I apply for Social Security disability, do … Read More