Category Archives: Your Limitations

Make Sure your Doctor Really Does Support your SSD or SSI Disability Case

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Editorial Board

When making a decision to file either an SSD or SSI case, it is very important to have a doctor that supports what you are trying to do.  Having a doctor that truly believes that you are disabled because of … Continue reading →

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Limitations Erode Your Ability to Work

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Editorial Board

Limitations from your medical conditions are the basis for being found disabled under the rules of the Social Security Disability program.  For example, if you have back problems you may be unable to bend, stoop, or crouch because of limited … Continue reading →

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Limitations That Help in Any Job Anywhere

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Editorial Board

When you testify at your disability hearing about your limitations that contribute to your disability you should prioritize the message, and tell the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) about your biggest problems first.  Save the minor problems for the bottom of … Continue reading →

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What is Past Relevant Work (PRW)?

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Editorial Board

If SSA decides you do not meet a listing, then your case proceeds on to step four of the five-step disability evaluation process.  At step four Social Security considers whether you can return to your Past Relevant Work, or “PRW” … Continue reading →

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