Table Of Contents SSDI

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY INSURANCE (SSDI)

Overview

• Eligibility Requirements
• Before Filing A Claim
• Applying For SSDI
• The Determination Process
• SSDI Notice Of Approval Or Disapproval
• After Approval - While Receiving SSDI income
• Return To Work
• Appeals
• Glossary Of Terms To Know

SSDI: Eligibility Requirements

• SSDI: Eligibility Requirements
• Work History That Is Required
• • How Many Work Credits Are Needed?
  • What Is A Work Credit?
• • How Do I Check On How Many Work Credits I Have?
  • If Social Security's Record Of Your Earnings Is Not Correct
• What If I'm Still Working?
• Date By Which A Claim Must Be Filed
• • Date Last Insured
• Family Members Eligible For Benefits Because Of Your Work History
• • Spouse and Ex-Spouse Benefits
  • Survivors Benefits
  • Children
  • Children With Disabilities
  • Parents
• Blindness: Special Rules
• Unable To Work Because Of your Health Condition
• • Disability For Purposes Of Social Security
  • • What Does Unable To Work Mean To Social Security?
  • What Is A Provable Medical Condition?
  • Substantial Gainful Activity
  • Failure To Follow Prescribed Treatment For Cause
  • Residual Functional Capacity
  • How Do Age, Education And Work You've Done Fit Into Determination Of Disability?
  • Duration Of The Disabling Condition
• The Determination Process

Before You File Your Claim

• Check Eligibility Requirements.
• • SSDI: Work Credits: Minimum Required And How To Get More
  • Work Credits For Purposes Of Social Security Disability Insurance: Amount And What Counts
  • Amount Of Earnings Required Each Year To Earn One Work Credit For SSDI Purposes
  • How To Check On The Number Of Your Work Credits
• Document Your Difficulties At Work.
• • Work Journal
• Document How Your Health Condition Affects Your Activities Of Daily Living.
• Get Your Medical Affairs In Order.
• • How To Keep A Health Journal
• Prepare For A Period Without Income.
• Review Our Overall Tips To Keep In Mind.
• Consider At Least Speaking With A Lawyer Or Other Professional.
• If You Are Between Age 62 And Full Retirement Age
• If You Need Money Immediately
• Look For A Friendly Social Security Office
• Tips To Keep In Mind When Filing For SSDI And/Or SSI
• • If Social Security's Record Of Your Earnings Is Not Correct

SSDI: Guidelines For Applying For Benefits

• It Is Never Too Early To File An SSDI Claim
• SSDI: Before You File Your Claim
• Hiring A Representative To Help With A SSDI Claim
• Why And How To Lock In A Filing Date
• What If I Am Still Working?
• Which Alternative To Use To Start An SSDI Claim
• • Why Do The Interview In Person?
• Advantages Of Completing Social Security Forms Before The Interview
• Forms Used To Start An SSDI Claim
• • How To Complete Form SSA - 3368-BK: Medical Information for SSDI and SSI
  • How To Complete Form SSA-3369-BK: Work History
  • How To Obtain The Forms To Apply For SSDI
• Contact Your Doctor(s)
  
• • How to Talk With Your Doctor About Supporting Your Claim
  • Physicians Statement
  • What The Doctor Should Include In A Report
• Complete A Set Of Worksheets (medical and job worksheets)
  
• • Tips When Completing All Questionnaires Concerning Your Medical Condition
  • How To Answer Questions With Specifics Instead of Generalities: An Example
  • Social Security Medical And Job Worksheet - Adult
  • Daily Activities Questionnaire
  • Work Activity Report - Employees: How To Complete
  • Work Activity Report - Self Employed - How to Complete
  • Medical Evidence Of Your Condition
  • Disease Specific Questionnaire
  • Fatigue Questionnaire: Tips For Completing
  • Pain Questionnaire
• Your Personnel File At Work: How To Get A Copy
• Obtain Affidavits And Statements
• • Affidavits From Friends, Family And Co-Workers (What To Include)
  • Daily Activities Questionnaire: Third Party
  • Sample Letter From A Co-Worker
  • Sample Letter From A Housemate
• How To Start Preparing For The Interview With The Social Security Representative
  
• • The Interview With A Social Security Representative
  • Documents To Take To The Interview When Applying For SSDI
  • A Checklist Of Items To Take To The Interview
  • Getting Help During The Application And Determination Periods
• At The Meeting With The Social Security Representative
  
• • Overall Tips to Keep In Mind When Filing For SSDI
  • How To Make A Friend With The People At Social Security
  • Why Do The Interview In Person?
  • How Long Does It Take To Get A Decision About An SSDI Claim?
• SSDI Determination Process
• Social Security: Appeals
• SSDI: After You Are Approved

SSDI: Determination Process: (Including How To Follow Up)

• Disability Determination Services
• How The Determination Process Works
• A Timetable For Following-Up
• How Does DDS Determine Whether A Person Is Disabled?
• Residual Functional Capacity
• • Exertion Levels
  • Skill Levels
  • Blindness
• What Information Social Security Uses To Answer Questions About Your Disability
• • The Daily Activities Questionnaire
  • Daily Activities Questionnaire: Third Party
  • The Fatigue Questionnaire: Tips For Completing
  • The Pain Questionnaire
  • Disease Specific Questionnaires
  • Physicians Statement
    
  • • What Your Doctor Should Include In A Report
  • Consultative Examinations
    
  • • What To Do If You Are Asked To Take A Consultative Exam
• Proof Of Age For Social Security
• Notice Of Award
• While Receiving SSDI Benefits

SSDI: After You Are Approved for Social Security Disability Insurance

• How Is The Five Month Waiting Period Calculated?
• Benefits
• • How Much Will The Benefit Be?
  • What Effect Does Other Income, Including Other Benefits, Have On The Amount of Your SSDI Benefit?
  • How To Calculate A Reduction In SSDI Benefits Due To Other Benefits
  • How Are SSDI Payments Made?
  • How Long Are SSDI Benefits Payable?
  • Can A SSDI Benefit Be Garnished?
  • Taxation Of SSDI Benefits
  • Overpayment
  • Marriage or Divorce And SSDI
• • Full Retirement Age
• Your Obligations While Receiving Social Security Disability Insurance
• Steps To Take To Maximize Chances Of Continuing To Receive SSDI
• Continuing Disability Review
• • Continuing Disability Review
  • How To Prepare In Case Of A Continuing Disability Review
  • Full Disability Review (and how to survive it)
  • Mailer Review (and how to survive it)
  • Frequency Of Reviews
  • Form SSA-454-BK And How to Complete It
  • If Social Security Decides You Are Still Disabled
  • Steps to Take to Maximize Chances of Continuing to Receive Social Security Disability
  • If Social Security Decides You Are No Longer Disabled
  • • Appeals Of Continuing Disability Reviews
• Return To Work

SSDI: Return to Work Guidelines

• Before You Return To Work While Receiving An Income From SSDI
• Steps To Take If You Return To Work While Receiving Income From SSDI
• SSA Incentives To Return To Work When You Are Receiving SSDI
• What If I Want to Try To Return To Work And Am Receiving Income From SSDI?
• Sample Letter To Social Security Of Intent To Return To Work
• Return To Work: An Overview
• If You Work (An overview)
• Subsidized Earnings
• Trial Work Period
• Definition: A Trial Work Month
• How Long Does The Trial Work Period Last?
• Extended Period Of Eligibility
• Do Benefits Stop After The Trial Work Period Is Over?
• Can Your Benefit Be Terminated?
• How To Prepare In Case Of A Continuing Disability Review
• Work Activity Report - Employees
• Work Activity Report- Self Employed
• If Social Security Decides You Are No Longer Disabled
• TWWIIA
• PASS Accounts
• If Your Return To Work Is Not Successful
• What Happens If I Become Disabled Again?
• Overpayments