Social Security On The Record Disability DecisionsAn on the record disability decision is made by an administrative law judge, generally at the request of an individual's social security representative, who may be a disability lawyer or a non-attorney representative. On the record disability decisions must be fully favorable to the disability applicant. In other words, if the decision cannot be made in a fully favorable way (fully favorable means that the judge accepts the onset date alleged by the claimant at the time of filing a disability application), then the claimant is entitled to have their case considered at a social security hearing. Note: 'On the record' simply means the disability decision is being made on the evidence currently in the disability case file. Disability claims that are straightforward have the best chance of receiving an on the record decision. A strong disability case must be documented with good quality medical evidence and a concise evaluation of the applicant's functional limitations. To be considered a good candidate for an on the record decision a disability case must clearly show that the five step Social Security sequential evaluation process would produce a finding of disability. Social Security administrative law judges are increasingly pressured to reduce their caseloads and on the record decisions are becoming more common. If fully favorable decisions can be made without a formal hearings it saves time and money for Social Security, while getting much needed monetary benefits to disabled beneficiaries sooner. About the Author: Tim Moore is a former Social Security Disability Examiner in North Carolina, has been interviewed by the NY Times and the LA Times on the disability system, and is an Accredited Disability Representative (ADR) in North Carolina. For assistance on a disability application or Appeal in NC, click here. Most popular topics on SSDRC.com Social Security Disability in North Carolina Common Mistakes to avoid after being denied for Disability Tips to Prepare for Filing for Social Security Disability or SSI Advice to Win SSD and SSI Benefit Claims Social Security Disability SSI Questions What is the difference between Social Security Disability and SSI? How to get disability for depression Getting disability for fibromyalgia SSI disability for children with ADHD What is the Application Process for Social Security Disability and SSI? Social Security Disability SSI Exam tips More Social Security Disability SSI Questions What makes you eligible for Social Security Disability or SSI? Related pages: How long does it take to get a decision on Social Security Disability or SSI? What kind of Final Decision can I receive on my Disability Application? How are Decisions on SSDI and SSI Disability Claims made by SSA? How the Decision on a Disability Application or Appeal is Made Who Makes The Social Security Disability Decision, A Judge Or A Caseworker? How long does the Social Security judge take to make a decision on a case? Will an SSI or Social Security Exam help with the Decision? Can you get a Social Security Disability decision in under a month? Still Waiting For My Social Security Disability Decision The average amount of time it takes for a disability decision Social Security Disability, SSI Decisions. What Is the Rate of Approval? Social Security On The Record Disability Decisions Applying for SSI disability in Florida How much does a Florida disability lawyer cost? How Much Can You get in Social Security Disability in Florida? |
