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Category Archives: Capability to Work (Step 5)
Why Does the Disability Judge ask Hypothetical Questions to the VE?
The questions the judge asks the VE require a two step process. First, the judge must consider how your medical conditions affect you physically and mentally by stating your residual functioning capacity (RFC). Second, the judge looks at whether you … Continue reading
What is the DOT that the VE referred to?
DOT stands for “Dictionary of Occupational Titles”. The DOT is a government survey by the Department of Labor, who created it to provide job information to government agencies, job seekers, and educational and training institutions. The DOT contains over 12,000 … Continue reading
RFC (Residual Functioning Capacity): What is it?
Your residual functioning capacity (RFC) is what you can still do, both physically and mentally, despite your medical problems. Social Security considers all of the evidence in your case to estimate your RFC. This evidence includes your medical records, your … Continue reading
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What Does Social Security Mean by “Other Work”?
If Social Security does not believe that you meet or equal a disability listing or are disabled under a grid rule, they will award your case only if they believe you cannot do your past work or “other work”. What … Continue reading