When your initial disability application is filed, the SSA follows a five-step evaluation process to determine your eligibility. They investigate to answer these questions:
- Are you working at or above the Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) limit?
- Is your condition severe enough to limit basic work activities?
- Does your condition meet Social Security’s strict requirements as noted in their Listing of Impairments, or can your medical records show that it limits you just as much?
- Can you perform any of your past work?
- Can you adjust to any other type of work, considering your age, education, and experience?
Although these questions seem straightforward, nothing about Social Security Disability ever is. At Disability Advocates, we know the rules, exceptions, and technical details of the disability system, and we use that knowledge to make sure that you are treated fairly and receive the benefits you deserve.
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