The Social Security Administration utilizes something called the 5 Step Sequential Evaluation to determine whether or not someone is disabled. This 5 step list can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations. It can also be found on the SSA website at www.ssa.gov.
In essence, the 5 Step Sequential Evaluation to determines whether or not someone is disabled based on the following criteria:
1. Is the Claimant working?
2. Does the Claimant have an impairment or series of impairments that has lasted or will last longer then 12 months?
3.Does the Claimants impairments meet or medically equal the Listings guidelines set forth by Social Security?
4. Can the claimant return to their previous employment?
5. Is there any work the claimant can do?
If you are reading the above list, and you believe this is you, please contact our office for more information to see if we may be of assistance to you.
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