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Law Office of Sharon A. Christie201 W. Padonia Road, Suite 101
Timonium, MD 21093410-823-3200
I HAVE LUPUS –
CAN I GET SOCIAL SECURITY
DISABILITY BENEFITS?
© 2009-2015 Sharon A. Christie
SHARON A. CHRISTIE, ESQUIRE
Law Office of Sharon A. Christie201 W. Padonia Road, Suite 101
Timonium, MD 21093410-823-3200 The Answer Is:
IT DEPENDS
Law Office of Sharon A. Christie201 W. Padonia Road, Suite 101
Timonium, MD 21093410-823-3200
The process is long and complicated
THE PROCESS
You could be denied twice and then go to a hearing with an Administrative Law Judge before you are approved for benefits
DON’T GIVE UP!
Law Office of Sharon A. Christie201 W. Padonia Road, Suite 101
Timonium, MD 21093410-823-3200
The definition of disability for Social Security disability purposes
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
The process from filing the application to the hearing with an ALJ
What type of evidence is needed to support a disability claim
Law Office of Sharon A. Christie201 W. Padonia Road, Suite 101
Timonium, MD 21093410-823-3200
SOCIAL SECURITY:DIB/ SSDI
TWO DISABILITY PROGRAMS
Eligibility based on your work history
Need certain amount of “quarters” to qualify
Monthly disability payment depends on your earnings record
SSISupplemental Security Income
Eligibility based on your assets
Must have very limited assets
Monthly disability payment is capped at $721/month
Law Office of Sharon A. Christie201 W. Padonia Road, Suite 101
Timonium, MD 21093410-823-3200
Defined as:
DISABILITY
“inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or which has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months.”
42 USCA§423(d)
DEFINITION
Law Office of Sharon A. Christie201 W. Padonia Road, Suite 101
Timonium, MD 21093410-823-3200
Not limited to past work
“any substantial gainful activity”
$1090/month limit
DEFINITION
Law Office of Sharon A. Christie201 W. Padonia Road, Suite 101
Timonium, MD 21093410-823-3200
Medical evidence is the key to obtaining disability benefits
“medically determinable physical or mental impairment”
DEFINITION
The evidence must show that your physical or mental limitations prevent you from working
Law Office of Sharon A. Christie201 W. Padonia Road, Suite 101
Timonium, MD 21093410-823-3200
There must be evidence that the condition has existed at a disabling level for at least 12 months or is likely to continue for that long.
“which has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less
than 12 months”DEFINITION
Law Office of Sharon A. Christie201 W. Padonia Road, Suite 101
Timonium, MD 21093410-823-3200
1. FILE APPLICATION
THE PROCESS
Phone
Internet
3-6 Months for Decision
Based on Review of Medical Records
Most Claims Are Denied
THE PROCESS
DEFINITION
In person
Law Office of Sharon A. Christie201 W. Padonia Road, Suite 101
Timonium, MD 21093410-823-3200
2. REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION
3-6 Months for Decision
Based on Review of Medical Records
Probably Denied Again
THE PROCESS
THE PROCESS
DEFINITION
THE PROCESS
Law Office of Sharon A. Christie201 W. Padonia Road, Suite 101
Timonium, MD 21093410-823-3200
3. REQUEST FOR HEARING
18 – 20 months to get a hearing
Appear and testify before ALJ
Based on review of medical records plus testimony
THE PROCESS
DEFINITION
THE PROCESS
Law Office of Sharon A. Christie201 W. Padonia Road, Suite 101
Timonium, MD 21093410-823-3200
WHAT IS THE DIAGNOSIS?
EVIDENCE
WHAT SYMPTOMS DOES THE CLAIMANT HAVE?
WHAT LIMITATIONS RESULT FROM THOSE SYMPTOMS?
THE PROCESS
DEFINITION
EVIDENCE
Law Office of Sharon A. Christie201 W. Padonia Road, Suite 101
Timonium, MD 21093410-823-3200
EVIDENCE: MEDICAL RECORDS
DISABILITY REPORTS AND QUESTIONNAIRES
CONSULTATIVE EXAMS
TESTIMONY
EVIDENCE
THE PROCESS
DEFINITION
EVIDENCE
Law Office of Sharon A. Christie201 W. Padonia Road, Suite 101
Timonium, MD 21093410-823-3200
1. MEET A LISTING THE PROCESS
DEFINITION
HOW DO I PROVE MY CASE?
Law Office of Sharon A. Christie201 W. Padonia Road, Suite 101
Timonium, MD 21093410-823-3200
Law Office of Sharon A. Christie201 W. Padonia Road, Suite 101
Timonium, MD 21093410-823-3200 Listing for Lupus
Law Office of Sharon A. Christie201 W. Padonia Road, Suite 101
Timonium, MD 21093410-823-3200
1. MEET A LISTING THE PROCESS
DEFINITION
HOW DO I PROVE MY CASE?
2. RESIDUAL FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY (RFC)
Law Office of Sharon A. Christie201 W. Padonia Road, Suite 101
Timonium, MD 21093410-823-3200
BACK PAYMENT
FUTURE PAYMENTS
MEDICAL INSURANCE
AWARD
THE PROCESS
DEFINITION
AWARD
EVIDENCE
Law Office of Sharon A. Christie201 W. Padonia Road, Suite 101
Timonium, MD 21093410-823-3200 ATTORNEY’S FEES
• Contingent fee– 25% of back award– Cannot exceed $6000– Calculated and paid directly by SSA
• Reimbursement of expenses
Law Office of Sharon A. Christie201 W. Padonia Road, Suite 101
Timonium, MD 21093410-823-3200
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SHARON A. CHRISTIE, ESQUIRE
Law Office of Sharon A. Christie201 W. Padonia Road, Suite 101
Timonium, MD 21093410-823-3200