Social Security Disability SSI - Mental and Physical Residual Functional CapacityMental and physical residual functional capacity is a medical assessment of an individual's ability to function in spite of the limitations imposed upon them by their disabling mental and/or physical conditions. Social Security Disability examiners consider your ability to meet the physical, mental, sensory, and other requirements of work, when they make their disability determinations. To that end, they will accept statements about your limitations from medical sources even if they have not formally examined you. However, your treating doctor's statement (medical source statement) can be an invaluable to your disability claim. Social Security considers an individual's treating medical professional a more important source of information because they can provide Social Security with a unique perspective that other medical providers (i.e. hospital or acute caregivers) cannot provide. If your treating physician provides a statement, make sure that it includes an opinion as to your ability to perform activities associated with work (i.e. your ability to walk, stand, lift, bend, see, hear, etc. if your disability is physical -- ability to interact with coworkers, public, and supervisors, remember directions, follow instructions, etc. if your disabling condition is mental). They will also consider descriptions and observations with regard to the limitations caused by your disabling condition or conditions from family, friends, neighbors, and others. If you have both mental and physical limitations, Social Security considers the total affect of your conditions when making their disability determination. 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: Social Security Disability, SSI, and Residual Functional Capacity, RFC How does a Medical Source Statement (RFC Form) help win a Social Security Disability or SSI Claim? How does Social Security Disability decide that you cannot work? Social Security Disability SSI - Mental and Physical Residual Functional Capacity Medical Vocational Allowance Approvals for Social Security Disability and SSI Social Security Disability Medical Evaluation Form, Can A Doctor Be Forced to Complete One? The Social Security Disability Decision and Your Ability to Work Will my doctor charge me for a letter for my Social Security Disability claim? Does Social Security consider all of your past jobs? Can you get a quick disability approval in Missouri How long does it take for a disability decision in missouri? Will I qualify for disability Benefits in Missouri? |
