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Social Security Disability Updates During the COVID Pandemic

By level510 / May 14, 2020 / Comments Off on Social Security Disability Updates During the COVID Pandemic

An online course for Social Security Disability practitioners of all skill levels This program, presented by Maren Miller Bam, will outline changes to the Social Security Industry during the COVID-19 pandemic, including stayed federal court proceedings and problems at the Appeals Council, telephonic hearings, and video conference consultative evaluations (CEs). Practitioners will discuss when to…

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Social Security’s Definition of Disability & The Evaluation Process

By Maren Bam / March 17, 2020 / Comments Off on Social Security’s Definition of Disability & The Evaluation Process

The Social Security Administration defines disability as an individual who suffers from physical and mental impairments that are expected to last for at least a year, has lasted a year, or will result in death and prevent work at a substantial level ($1,260 gross per month). The Social Security Administration uses a five-step sequential process…

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