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Physical Residual Functional Capacity Form

2017-04-10T15:17:40-05:00

THESE ARE THE FORMS I USE – THIS IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE AND INTENDED TO SUPPLEMENT YOUR PARTICULAR FACTUAL SITUATION ONLY – It is crucial you educate yourself on the Social Security Regulations that define and govern impairments prior to preparing this form for review. Absolutely, this form should be modified to address the specific impairment as identified in the SSA Listings of Impairments of Adults. Download Adult General RFC Form Here: Adult RFC Physical Form - General in PDF Link to the SSA Listings of Disabilities and track your specific disability in this form. Modify the form to reflect your [...]

Physical Residual Functional Capacity Form2017-04-10T15:17:40-05:00

Looking at the full scope of disablity

2017-04-11T22:13:48-05:00

As many as 30 percent of all Americans between 35 and 65 will suffer a disability lasting at least 90 days. There are two primary programs offering disability insurance through the Social Security Administration. Social Security Disability Insurance pays benefits to qualified individuals younger than 65 regardless of current income. Benefits are based upon your Social Security earnings history. Social Security Supplemental Security Income pays benefits to qualified individuals who are either over 65, blind or disabled, and with limited income. Benefits are not related to the individual's record of Social Security earnings. It should be noted that neither SSDI or [...]

Looking at the full scope of disablity2017-04-11T22:13:48-05:00

Muscular Dystrophy Drug: $89,000 a Year.

2019-10-13T11:45:36-05:00

A drug to treat muscular dystrophy will hit the U.S. market with a price tag of $89,000 a year despite being available for decades in Europe at a fraction of that cost. Marathon Pharmaceuticals LLC's  has priced a muscular dystrophy drug at $89,000 annually.  This drug has been available in Europe at about $1,600 per year with patients purchasing it generally from the United Kingdom where they are able to purchase deflazacort from an online pharmacy.  FDA regulations prohibit drug importation and families will no longer be able to purchase the drug from the U.K. but will be required to purchase [...]

Muscular Dystrophy Drug: $89,000 a Year.2019-10-13T11:45:36-05:00

SSA Obtains Direct Access to Payroll Records

2017-02-09T15:52:53-05:00

The Social Security Administration has decided to increase its data access authority with the development of rules and policies which would allow SSA to access electronic payroll information.  The goal is to reduce improper payments and improve administration SSA benefits programs and in order to determine eligibility. The payroll data-matching capability will allow SSA field offices' to access this data through SSA automated systems.  

SSA Obtains Direct Access to Payroll Records2017-02-09T15:52:53-05:00

Lee Ann Torrans – Special Cases Age 50 to 65 and Using the Grid

2019-10-13T11:45:36-05:00

SSA Recognizes that Older, Less Educated Workers Will Have a Hard Time Finding an Entry Level Job The grid rules recognize that once a less educated, less skilled worker reaches age 50, fewer employers will offer those simple, unskilled jobs even if that worker could perform the job. Vocational Guidelines for SS Social Security vocational guidelines define work activity as medium, light, or sedentary. These work activity levels are defined as follows: 1.  Sedentary work means that you are able to sit for up to 6 hours in an 8 hour day, and lift up to 10 lbs. occasionally during a [...]

Lee Ann Torrans – Special Cases Age 50 to 65 and Using the Grid2019-10-13T11:45:36-05:00

Sedentary Grid Table

2019-10-13T11:45:45-05:00

Grid Table When Maximum Sustained Work Capacity Limited to Sedentary Work Rule Age Education Previous work Decision 201.01 55+ Limited or less Unskilled or none Disabled 201.02 55+ Limited or less Skilled or semi-skilled Disabled Skills not transferrable 201.03 55+ Limited or less Skilled or semi-skilled Not Disabled Skills transferrable 201.04 55+ HS grad or more - does not provide for direct entry into skilled work Unskilled or none Disabled 201.05 55+ HS grad or more - provides for direct entry into skilled work Unskilled or none Not Disabled 201.06 55+ HS grad or more - does not provide for direct [...]

Sedentary Grid Table2019-10-13T11:45:45-05:00

PHOTOGRAPHY ADVICE I GIVE EVERY TIME

2019-10-13T11:45:45-05:00

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PHOTOGRAPHY ADVICE I GIVE EVERY TIME2019-10-13T11:45:45-05:00