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Informationen zum Autor David A. Morton has degrees in psychology (B.A.) and medicine (M.D.). For 14 years, he was a disability determination consultant for the Social Security Administration, serving as chief medical consultant for eight years. In his capacity as chief medical consultant, Dr. Morton hired, trained, supervised and evaluated the work of medical doctors and clinical psychologists, and made thousands of disability determinations for both adults and children. Dr. Morton has authored several books on Social Security disability for attorneys and judges. Klappentext A complete guide to Social Security disability benefits-- everything you need to know, from qualifying and applying for your benefits to appealing the denial of a claim. Written by a former Social Security doctor, this book provides a unique behind-the-scenes look at how SSA decides who is disabled and deserves benefits. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 1. What Is Social Security Disability? 2. Applying for Disability Benefits 3. Disability Benefits for Children 4. Getting Benefits During the Application Process (SSI) 5. Proving You Are Disabled 6. Who Decides Your Claim? 7. How Claims Are Decided 8. Whether You Can Do Some Work: Your RFC 9. How Age, Education, and Work Experience Matter 10. When Benefits Begin 11. Reasons You May Be Denied Benefits 12. Appealing If Your Claim Is Denied 13. Once You Are Approved 14. Continuing Disability Review 15. Your Right to Representation Appendixes A. Glossary of Bureaucratic Terms B. Examples of Technical Rationales for Denials C. Medical-Vocational Rules D. How to Use The Medical Listings on Nolo.com Index...
