How does the Social Security Administration (SSA) determine disability?
For adults, the Social Security Administration (SSA) employs a five step process in determining whether a claimant is disabled.The process begins with determining if you are working at the Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) level. If you are working full time making more than the allowable income level, then your claim will generally not proceed. However, if you are not working, or at least not working at the SGA level, then your claim can proceed.The next 4 steps in the process involves determining the severity of your condition, how it limits you, your ability to return to your prior jobs in light of your condition, and your ability to perform other work considering the limiting effects of your condition, your age, prior work experience, transferability of work skills, and education.This is a very simplified explanation of the process.
For adults, the Social Security Administration (SSA) employs a five step process in determining whether a claimant is disabled. The process begins with determining if you are working at the Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) level. If you are working full time making more than the allowable income level, then your claim will generally not proceed. However, if you are not working, or at least not working at the SGA level, then your claim can proceed. The next 4 steps in the process involves determining the severity of your condition, how it limits you, your ability to return to your prior jobs in light of your condition, and your ability to perform other work considering the limiting effects of your condition, your age, prior work experience, transferability of work skills, and education. This is a very simplified explanation of the process.
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