Florida Social Security Disability

The Social Security Administration is going to be the first Federal Government agency to utilize the Nationwide Health Information Network (NHIN).  Beginning in early 2009, Social Security will receive medical records for some disability applications electronically through NHIN.
What is the Nationwide Health Information Network?  The Nationwide Health Information Network (NHIN) […]

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From the Social Security Administration: 

Answer:            The Social Security Act defines the basic statute of limitations beyond which earnings ordinarily may not be corrected: 3 years, 3 months, and 15 days after the close of the taxable year in which wages are paid or SEI is derived. However, the Act also defines exceptions to protect Social […]

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Answer From the Social Security Adminstration:
Employers report earnings to Social Security on Form W-2 each year for earnings from the previous year. Employers are required to make this report by March 31st. Self-employed persons report their earnings to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on their tax return on Schedule C and Schedule SE and IRS transmits […]

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Information from the Social Security Administration:

Q:         I have applied for a job that requires me to provide a complete history of all employers for which I have worked. How can I obtain this report? 

A:         To obtain a detailed statement of your employment history, you need to complete Form SSA-7050-F4, Request For Social Security Earnings Information.Under most […]

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In developing evidence of the effects of symptoms, such as pain, shortness of breath, or fatigue, on a claimant’s ability to function, SSA investigates all avenues presented that relate to the complaints. These include information provided by treating and other sources regarding:

the claimant’s daily activities;
the location, duration, frequency, and intensity of the pain or […]

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Currently, many disability claims are decided on the basis of medical evidence from treating sources. SSA regulations place special emphasis on evidence from treating sources because they are likely to be the medical professionals most able to provide a detailed longitudinal picture of the claimant’s impairments and may bring a unique perspective to the medical […]

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The Office of Disability Adjudication & Review (the Judges office) in both Orlando and Jacksonville has finally been set up for Electronic Records Express (ERE).  With the many overhauls currently being implemented throughout Social Security, this advance in technology is a WONDERFUL tool for our office, doctors’ offices, clinics and hospitals. 
ERE allows medical records, […]

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