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What your Case Manager does

As a case manager, I conduct interviews with clients, complete initial applications, and file appeals. I also answer incoming calls from clients and make sure SSA is updated when necessary. One of the questions clients commonly ask is – when do I need to call my case manager? You should contact your case manager right… Read more »

The Adult Disability Report (part II)

TAMING THE BEAST: THE ADULT DISABILITY REPORT PART 2 OR REALLY… WE HAVE TO REMEMBER ALL THAT… HOW? In part 1, we learned the reasons why the SSA asks for a mass quantity of specific information (medical history, prescriptions, work history, significant dates in the work history), it’s time to figure out preparation. Before you… Read more »

The Adult Disability Report (Part I)

TAMING THE BEAST: THE ADULT DISABILITY REPORT PART I or REALLY…WE HAVE TO REMEMBER ALL THAT… WHY?             Despite the several different ways of filling out an initial application for Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income (online, over the phone, in person at your local SSA office), there is no getting around the fact… Read more »

Unsuccessful Work Attempt

As mentioned in the previous post entitled “Understanding the Sequential Evaluation Process,” at step one of the sequential evaluation the SSA inquires whether the individual applying for benefits is working. If the individual is currently working the SSA will examine how much the individual is earning per month. Typically if an individual’s monthly gross income… Read more »

Date Last Insured and Quarters of Coverage Credits

You might hear the term “Date Last Insured” or its acronym “DLI” being used when attorneys and the Social Security Administration (SSA) discuss an individual’s eligibility for disability benefits. This is the last date a disability is covered by Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB).  The disability must be present (but not necessarily diagnosed) on… Read more »

The Appeals Council Process

If you receive an unfavorable hearing decision from an Administrative Law Judge, there is one more level of appeal within the Social Security Administration’s adjudication process. This final step is called Appeals Council, or AC, review. If you do not want to file an appeal with the AC, your other option is to re-file your… Read more »

Working at Greeman Toomey

I’ve done more in my weeks here thus far, than I’ve done in as many months at any other place. The people here are diligent, smart and always willing to answer questions. The people here also very much believe in what the firm does, and work hard to help everyone that needs us. It’s always… Read more »

Failure to Follow Prescribed Treatment

Medical evidence is a cornerstone in proving a Social Security disability claim. However, some individuals are sometimes not able to receive the necessary treatment due to various factors including lack of medical insurance or other economic barriers. Social Security Ruling 82-59 addresses the issue of failure to follow prescribed treatment. The ruling states in pertinent… Read more »