What are SSA's guidelines for evaluating disability claims?

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has specific guidelines for evaluating disability claims in Pennsylvania. To begin the evaluation process, SSA looks at whether the applicant has a medically determinable physical or mental impairment. The applicant must have an impairment that has lasted or is expected to last for at least one year, or is expected to result in death. The impairment must have a significant impact on the applicant’s ability to work. In order to meet the criteria, the applicant must have medical documents, such as diagnosis, test results, and treatment information. The SSA will then evaluate the medical evidence and decide if the applicant’s medical condition meets one of the established listing of disabling medical impairments. If it does, then the applicant will be considered automatically disabled and may receive disability benefits. If it does not, the SSA will assess the applicant’s residual functional capacity. This is used to determine what kinds of activities the applicant is still able to do. The evaluation includes factors such as the applicant’s age, work experience, education, and mental and physical abilities. If the applicant is found to be able to do activities that are considered “substantial work”, they will be determined to be not disabled. If the applicant is found to not be able to do substantial work, they will be determined to be disabled. This determination will be made based on the applicant’s age, education, skills, and functional capacity. These are the guidelines used by the SSA for evaluating disability claims in Pennsylvania. It is important for applicants to make sure that they have all the necessary documents and information to support their claims.

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