The purpose of the function report

August 22, 2017 William Viner

The function report (questionnaire) sent from the SSA will ask you to describe a typical day, or to describe how your impairment has impacted or prevented you from doing things such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, or walking the dog.  These forms…

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Five Day Rule for Evidence Submission *Important New Rule!*

August 14, 2017 VinerDisability

As of May 1, 2017, a new and extremely important SSA rule is active.    All medical evidence must be submitted five business days prior to the hearing.  If the medical evidence is not submitted within this timeframe, the judge does…

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How Using A Walker May Impact Your Disability Claim

June 1, 2017 VinerDisability

If you have been prescribed a walker for regular use by one of your treating physicians as a result of the effects of your physical impairments, it is likely that you are eligible to receive Social security disability benefits because…

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