Preface
Introduction
Acknowledgments
Dedication
Ch. 1 The Administrative Determination 1
Ch. 2 Service as a Representative in Social Security Disability Claims and Appeals 10
Ch. 3 Social Security Disability Programs - Eligibility Requirements for Title II Disability Insurance Benefits Claims 27
Ch. 4 Social Security Disability Programs - Eligibility Requirements for Title XVI Supplemental Security Income Benefits Claims 40
Ch. 5 The Definition of Adult Disability for Title II and Title XVI Claims - The Five-Step Sequential Evaluation Process 49
Ch. 6 Step 1: Substantial Gainful Activity 63
Ch. 7 Step 2: "Severe" Impairments and Basic Work Activities 72
Ch. 8 Step 3: The Listings 80
Ch. 9 Step 3 1/2: Residual Functional Capacity 91
Ch. 10 Step 4: Past Relevant Work 147
Ch. 11 Step 5: Other Work 172
Ch. 12 Childhood Disability 204
Ch. 13 Conducting the First Interview in Social Security Disability Appeals 228
Ch. 14 The Hearing Process 243
Ch. 15 The Posthearing Process 256
Ch. 16 An Exemplar Case File 272
Ch. 17 The Appeals Council 365
Ch. 18 Special Circumstances and Cases 376
Ch. 19 The Administrative Law Judge Decision 391
Ch. 20 Internet Resources 407
App. A: Glossary of Terms 409
App. B: Social Security Rulings 428
App. C: Administrative Actions 440
App. D: Modular Folder Documents 442
Index 444