The Sequential Evaluation Process When evaluating a claim for Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income, the Social Security Administration (SSA) applies a step-by-step process involving five questions, or steps. (20 CFR §§ 404.1520a; 416.920). This is commonly referred to as the “sequential evaluation process: At step one of the sequential evaluation process the SSA… Read more »
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On Credibility
Demystifying: Credibility Many disability claimants who receive a written decision from an Administrative Law Judge are surprised to find a paragraph in the decision discussing whether the claimant is “credible.” This part of the decision often seems like a personal attack. This article explains what this “credibility analysis” is, and what judges have to consider… Read more »
Welcoming Michael Vogel
New attorney Michael Vogel now has his bio posted on the Greeman Toomey Attorneys page.
25 Years of back-pay
CASE NOTE Client, a disabled veteran, filed for Social Security disability benefits in 1978 and his claim was denied. He filed a second claim in 1980 and was again denied. Client contacted us 20 years later seeking assistance in filing a new claim. Because he had not worked in over 25 years, his eligibility for… Read more »
Welcoming two new attorneys
New Greeman Toomey attorneys Samantha Clawson and Michael Vogel have officially started. Samantha received her Juris Doctorate from Hamline University and Michael from William Mitchell. We are very excited to have them on board. Look for more info about Samantha and Michael on our Attorneys page in the next couple of days.
Step 4: Determination of Residual Functional Capacity
When evaluating a claim for Social Security Disability, or Supplemental Security Income, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has a specific analysis it follows in every case. If the claimant has a “severe impairment” by SSA’s rules, but the impairment does not meet the requirements of a specific impairment in the Listing of Impairments, the SSA… Read more »
Introducing Ryan Miner
New Attorney Ryan Miner on board. Ryan is our new associate attorney at Greeman Toomey, PLLC. He has an impressive resume and is proving to be a great addition to the firm. Read more about Ryan on our Attorney page.
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