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Understanding Legal Jargon in Your Disability Claim by Cleo Gib
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Understanding Legal Jargon in Your Disability Claim |
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Throughout the legal process of filing a disability claim, there are several terms you will come across. While your lawyer will take care of most of the paperwork, having a better understanding of these terms will give you peace of mind when it comes to filing for Social Security disability in Idaho. - Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) - These consist of basic, everyday activities like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the toilet. When a claimant needs assistance to perform one or more of these necessary functions, SSA will request an ADL questionnaire. This will help the administration assess the extent of a person’s inability to work.
- Administrative Law Judge (ALF) - An ALF reviews case files for disability. Based on testimony and evidence, they will make a decision to approve or deny disability benefits.
- Appeal - When a disability claim is denied, the claimant can request and appeal for reconsideration. There are four levels of appeal: reconsideration, request for a hearing, appealing the decision before an appeals council, and finally, presenting a lawsuit in Federal Court.
- Disability Listing - A condition that is eligible for automatic approval. Your doctor must fill a listing form is they feel the condition qualifies for automatic approval. For example, Sarcoma of the skin falls under this category if it has metastasized.
- Res Judicata - This is a legal term meaning that you cannot litigate for the same issue twice. When a claimant received the final denial, they cannot file again under the same circumstances.
- Residual Functional Capacity (RFC) - This is the maximum ability an individual has to perform regular work activities. Work classifications are divided into five categories: sedentary, light, medium, heavy, or very heavy.
- Waiting Period - The waiting period before a claimant can receive benefits is five months from the onset date. Only full months are counted which is why it is better to file on the first day of the month if possible.
For questions about navigating Social Security disability in Idaho, contact a legal professional.
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