I have a website entitled howtoassemblevaclaims.com. It is intended to guide veterans/dependents in researching, organizing and assembling a va claim/appeal.
Right now, revisions are with the web designer. Included is information on Social Security Disability pertaining to Job Description.
Because I know a lot of you will never access my site, I am including here, an excerpt from what will eventually be added to it. My only concern is to help veterans, whether you go to my site or read it here. Either way is fine with me.
I wish you success.
fanaticbooks
EXCERPT from revision eventually going on howtoassemblevaclaims.com
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Now to three areas that need to be addressed:
• Social Security does not go by percentage of ability to work. Their final analysis is CAN you or CAN YOU NOT work.
• Social Security does not evaluate just service-connected disabilities. They look at ALL disabilities.
• Social Security needs to know how the disabilities/problems affect you, not just the disabilities themselves. This includes how you are physically and mentally affected as well as your ability to work with or around others.
Having said the above, here are some areas to get you started:
• Entire Social Security Site http://www.socialsecurity.gov/
I would suggest you take time to look over this site. You can apply online, investigate disability filing, retirement, what you need, how to appeal, etc.
There is a lot of information available. If you are unable to figure it out, call your local Social Security office and discuss it with them.
- Disability Benefits Social Security Disability
- [b]416—SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME FOR THE AGED, BLIND, AND DISABLED: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/416/416-0000.htm
This is the area of SS that explains about the disability eligibility and benefits. It is important to take time to read before you begin to file.
- Prepare for Your Interview: http://www.ssa.gov/online/ssa-16.html
This is direct from the SS site. Be sure to read since it will explain some of the information they need to have you provide.
• RFC – Residual Functional Capacity is an important part of determining your ability to work. The following links give a good explanation of it.
http://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/416/416-0945.htm
http://www.disabilitysecrets.com/rfc-medic...-statement.html
• U.S. DEPT. OF LABOR
Social Security relies on the Department of Labor Job descriptions when making its evaluation. Information about these descriptions can be found from three places.
BE WARNED!!!!!
There could be more than one title that covers your specific job. When my husband filed, I discovered that five different job titles were part of what he was doing. Nowhere did I find his actual job title. It wasn’t mentioned for his craft.
- Research all jobs that might be considered something you could do.
- Print out the job description(s) for future reference.
- BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS, Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/OCO/
When you get on their website, go to 3 under “Ways to use the Occupational Outlook Handbook” OR use the Search Box to look up a specific occupation.
- (DOT) Dictionary of Occupational Titles: http://www.occupationalinfo.org/contents.html
This is an excellent source of finding out the requirements of your job including education, job description, etc. similar to the DOL mentioned above.
I had to really study it to understand the codes but it does pay to know what SS uses before creating your report.
Be sure to read the section entitled “Parts of the Occupational Definition” since this gives you information on what the coding means. IT IS IMPORTANT!
- O*NET ONLINE: http://online.onetcenter.org/
This is an occupation site that gives an excellent breakdown of what your job description actually entails.
It describes in detail what is required for knowledge, skills, abilities, work activities, work context, and other categories.
Find your occupation(s) and BE SURE to Print a hard copy covering all the areas shown in the tabs across the page of the occupation. It will be of tremendous help when you go to write your report.
• Medlineplus.gov: http://medlineplus.gov/
This site provides the ability to research not only your disabilities but your medications.
- Note any side effects or warnings (such as staying out of sun).
- Print a copy for your reference on any or all that impact your ability to work.
• Patrick’s SSDI Self-report: http://vets.yuku.com/topic/2822
(This is on the VBN website)
Take some time to study this. It will give you ideas on what you need when writing up your own report. He has done a very nice job and it should help you in your own report.
• UTILIZE OPTION 3, STEPS of this site (howtoassemblevaclaims.com)
Use the Steps for organizing and assembling a VA claim EXCEPT
SUBSTITUTE the Occupations from the DOL, DOT and O*net sites for the Title 38 Schedule of Ratings.
• ASSEMBLE YOUR REPORT
- NAME the occupation and then under that occupation
- LIST the individual aspect of your job(s) from O*Net that is affected by your disability.
- INSERT your explanation of how it affects you.
- LIST medical documentation, letters, etc. to support your explanation.
- REPEAT for each occupation
By preparing in advance information on how your disabilities impact your jobs, you can submit your documentation and explanations when you go in for your interview. This will hopefully help the process since you have taken the time to explain why you are unable to perform your occupations.
Now, this is not a complete explanation of applying for Social Security Disability because it can get complex. What I have attempted to do is give you an area that is not very noticeable but is great in the impact it can have on your application.
I hope this is helpful to get you started.
fanaticbooks
Full Version: Ssd, Getting You Started On Your Research
QUOTE (fanaticbooks @ Jun 14 2009, 12:52 PM) 
I have a website entitled howtoassemblevaclaims.com. It is intended to guide veterans/dependents in researching, organizing and assembling a va claim/appeal.
Right now, revisions are with the web designer. Included is information on Social Security Disability pertaining to Job Description.
Because I know a lot of you will never access my site, I am including here, an excerpt from what will eventually be added to it. My only concern is to help veterans, whether you go to my site or read it here. Either way is fine with me.
I wish you success.
fanaticbooks
EXCERPT from revision eventually going on howtoassemblevaclaims.com
******************************************
Now to three areas that need to be addressed:
• Social Security does not go by percentage of ability to work. Their final analysis is CAN you or CAN YOU NOT work.
• Social Security does not evaluate just service-connected disabilities. They look at ALL disabilities.
• Social Security needs to know how the disabilities/problems affect you, not just the disabilities themselves. This includes how you are physically and mentally affected as well as your ability to work with or around others.
Having said the above, here are some areas to get you started:
• Entire Social Security Site http://www.socialsecurity.gov/
I would suggest you take time to look over this site. You can apply online, investigate disability filing, retirement, what you need, how to appeal, etc.
There is a lot of information available. If you are unable to figure it out, call your local Social Security office and discuss it with them.
- 416—SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME FOR THE AGED, BLIND, AND DISABLED: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/416/416-0000.htm
This is the area of SS that explains about the disability eligibility and benefits. It is important to take time to read before you begin to file.
- Prepare for Your Interview: http://www.ssa.gov/online/ssa-16.html
This is direct from the SS site. Be sure to read since it will explain some of the information they need to have you provide.
• RFC – Residual Functional Capacity is an important part of determining your ability to work. The following links give a good explanation of it.
http://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/416/416-0945.htm
http://www.disabilitysecrets.com/rfc-medic...-statement.html
• U.S. DEPT. OF LABOR
Social Security relies on the Department of Labor Job descriptions when making its evaluation. Information about these descriptions can be found from three places.
BE WARNED!!!!!
There could be more than one title that covers your specific job. When my husband filed, I discovered that five different job titles were part of what he was doing. Nowhere did I find his actual job title. It wasn't mentioned for his craft.
- Research all jobs that might be considered something you could do.
- Print out the job description(s) for future reference.
- BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS, Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/OCO/
When you get on their website, go to 3 under "Ways to use the Occupational Outlook Handbook" OR use the Search Box to look up a specific occupation.
- (DOT) Dictionary of Occupational Titles: http://www.occupationalinfo.org/contents.html
This is an excellent source of finding out the requirements of your job including education, job description, etc. similar to the DOL mentioned above.
I had to really study it to understand the codes but it does pay to know what SS uses before creating your report.
Be sure to read the section entitled "Parts of the Occupational Definition" since this gives you information on what the coding means. IT IS IMPORTANT!
- O*NET ONLINE: http://online.onetcenter.org/
This is an occupation site that gives an excellent breakdown of what your job description actually entails.
It describes in detail what is required for knowledge, skills, abilities, work activities, work context, and other categories.
Find your occupation(s) and BE SURE to Print a hard copy covering all the areas shown in the tabs across the page of the occupation. It will be of tremendous help when you go to write your report.
• Medlineplus.gov: http://medlineplus.gov/
This site provides the ability to research not only your disabilities but your medications.
- Note any side effects or warnings (such as staying out of sun).
- Print a copy for your reference on any or all that impact your ability to work.
• Patrick's SSDI Self-report: http://vets.yuku.com/topic/2822
(This is on the VBN website)
Take some time to study this. It will give you ideas on what you need when writing up your own report. He has done a very nice job and it should help you in your own report.
• UTILIZE OPTION 3, STEPS of this site (howtoassemblevaclaims.com)
Use the Steps for organizing and assembling a VA claim EXCEPT
SUBSTITUTE the Occupations from the DOL, DOT and O*net sites for the Title 38 Schedule of Ratings.
• ASSEMBLE YOUR REPORT
- NAME the occupation and then under that occupation
- LIST the individual aspect of your job(s) from O*Net that is affected by your disability.
- INSERT your explanation of how it affects you.
- LIST medical documentation, letters, etc. to support your explanation.
- REPEAT for each occupation
By preparing in advance information on how your disabilities impact your jobs, you can submit your documentation and explanations when you go in for your interview. This will hopefully help the process since you have taken the time to explain why you are unable to perform your occupations.
Now, this is not a complete explanation of applying for Social Security Disability because it can get complex. What I have attempted to do is give you an area that is not very noticeable but is great in the impact it can have on your application.
I hope this is helpful to get you started.
fanaticbooks
Right now, revisions are with the web designer. Included is information on Social Security Disability pertaining to Job Description.
Because I know a lot of you will never access my site, I am including here, an excerpt from what will eventually be added to it. My only concern is to help veterans, whether you go to my site or read it here. Either way is fine with me.
I wish you success.
fanaticbooks
EXCERPT from revision eventually going on howtoassemblevaclaims.com
******************************************
Now to three areas that need to be addressed:
• Social Security does not go by percentage of ability to work. Their final analysis is CAN you or CAN YOU NOT work.
• Social Security does not evaluate just service-connected disabilities. They look at ALL disabilities.
• Social Security needs to know how the disabilities/problems affect you, not just the disabilities themselves. This includes how you are physically and mentally affected as well as your ability to work with or around others.
Having said the above, here are some areas to get you started:
• Entire Social Security Site http://www.socialsecurity.gov/
I would suggest you take time to look over this site. You can apply online, investigate disability filing, retirement, what you need, how to appeal, etc.
There is a lot of information available. If you are unable to figure it out, call your local Social Security office and discuss it with them.
- 416—SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME FOR THE AGED, BLIND, AND DISABLED: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/416/416-0000.htm
This is the area of SS that explains about the disability eligibility and benefits. It is important to take time to read before you begin to file.
- Prepare for Your Interview: http://www.ssa.gov/online/ssa-16.html
This is direct from the SS site. Be sure to read since it will explain some of the information they need to have you provide.
• RFC – Residual Functional Capacity is an important part of determining your ability to work. The following links give a good explanation of it.
http://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/416/416-0945.htm
http://www.disabilitysecrets.com/rfc-medic...-statement.html
• U.S. DEPT. OF LABOR
Social Security relies on the Department of Labor Job descriptions when making its evaluation. Information about these descriptions can be found from three places.
BE WARNED!!!!!
There could be more than one title that covers your specific job. When my husband filed, I discovered that five different job titles were part of what he was doing. Nowhere did I find his actual job title. It wasn't mentioned for his craft.
- Research all jobs that might be considered something you could do.
- Print out the job description(s) for future reference.
- BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS, Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/OCO/
When you get on their website, go to 3 under "Ways to use the Occupational Outlook Handbook" OR use the Search Box to look up a specific occupation.
- (DOT) Dictionary of Occupational Titles: http://www.occupationalinfo.org/contents.html
This is an excellent source of finding out the requirements of your job including education, job description, etc. similar to the DOL mentioned above.
I had to really study it to understand the codes but it does pay to know what SS uses before creating your report.
Be sure to read the section entitled "Parts of the Occupational Definition" since this gives you information on what the coding means. IT IS IMPORTANT!
- O*NET ONLINE: http://online.onetcenter.org/
This is an occupation site that gives an excellent breakdown of what your job description actually entails.
It describes in detail what is required for knowledge, skills, abilities, work activities, work context, and other categories.
Find your occupation(s) and BE SURE to Print a hard copy covering all the areas shown in the tabs across the page of the occupation. It will be of tremendous help when you go to write your report.
• Medlineplus.gov: http://medlineplus.gov/
This site provides the ability to research not only your disabilities but your medications.
- Note any side effects or warnings (such as staying out of sun).
- Print a copy for your reference on any or all that impact your ability to work.
• Patrick's SSDI Self-report: http://vets.yuku.com/topic/2822
(This is on the VBN website)
Take some time to study this. It will give you ideas on what you need when writing up your own report. He has done a very nice job and it should help you in your own report.
• UTILIZE OPTION 3, STEPS of this site (howtoassemblevaclaims.com)
Use the Steps for organizing and assembling a VA claim EXCEPT
SUBSTITUTE the Occupations from the DOL, DOT and O*net sites for the Title 38 Schedule of Ratings.
• ASSEMBLE YOUR REPORT
- NAME the occupation and then under that occupation
- LIST the individual aspect of your job(s) from O*Net that is affected by your disability.
- INSERT your explanation of how it affects you.
- LIST medical documentation, letters, etc. to support your explanation.
- REPEAT for each occupation
By preparing in advance information on how your disabilities impact your jobs, you can submit your documentation and explanations when you go in for your interview. This will hopefully help the process since you have taken the time to explain why you are unable to perform your occupations.
Now, this is not a complete explanation of applying for Social Security Disability because it can get complex. What I have attempted to do is give you an area that is not very noticeable but is great in the impact it can have on your application.
I hope this is helpful to get you started.
fanaticbooks
Wow! What a great post Fanaticbooks. I'm going to check out your website as well.
Thanks Cavtrooper088
Thx cavtrooper,
My revisions are done on my site. There is a little more detail there than here, but the information is basically the same.
I hope it helps get started those who need it.
I wish you all well in your new quest.
fanaticbooks
My revisions are done on my site. There is a little more detail there than here, but the information is basically the same.
I hope it helps get started those who need it.
I wish you all well in your new quest.
fanaticbooks
I just submitted my functional report, can you tell me what the process is from here. I'm so new to this and it all seems like such a maze. thx fanaticbooks for your post.
QUOTE (navydoc2 @ Oct 7 2009, 04:36 PM)
I just submitted my functional report, can you tell me what the process is from here. I'm so new to this and it all seems like such a maze. thx fanaticbooks for your post.
navydoc,
I am no expert but just know from my hubby's claim.
We waited a few months and then they asked for a couple of exams. Since his disabilities were well documented and his job was VERY specialized there was no real choice for a decision...when working with high voltage electrical equipment, he needed to see, feel and be able to move quickly. None of those were possible any more.
I would suggest you create a new topic with the question you asked me and post it in this forum. I bet better knowledgeable people will be able to answer the steps that will occur.
I am sorry I can't help more. My expertise is really in helping to organize and offer research suggestions.
fanaticbooks
i will thanks.
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