Frontotemporal Dementia

Zach Cook
Definition Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) is a term used to describe any one of group of disorders that affect the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. These areas are associated with personality, behavior, and language. FTD was first described over 100 years ago by Arnold Pick and is often referred to…
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Heart Issues in Children

Zach Cook
Definition The Social Security Administration defines a cardiovascular impairment as any disorder that affects the proper functioning of the heart or the circulatory system (arteries, veins, capillaries, and the lymphatic drainage). The disorder can be congenital (present at birth) or acquired (the result of a disease, accident, or medication). General…
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Employment and Earnings

Zach Cook
Can you work while you are applying for disability? Yes, you can work while applying for Social Security disability; however, there are some limits to how much you can earn. In order to be found disabled, you must be unable to perform substantial gainful activity due to a medically determinable…
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Pancreatic Cancer

Zach Cook
Definition The pancreas is a glandular organ that secretes enzymes to aid digestion, and hormones to regulate the metabolism of sugars. It is located behind the stomach. Pancreatic cancer occurs when there is uncontrolled growth of the cells that make up the pancreas. Pancreatic adenocarcinoma is the most common form…
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Medical-Vocational Grid Rules

Zach Cook
Using Medical-Vocational “Grid” Rules to Determine Disability Proving you are disabled under the guidelines of the Social Security Administration (SSA) becomes easier as you get older. This is because, according to the SSA, learning a new skill or transitioning to a new workplace is more difficult for older people. If…
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Fee Agreement

Zach Cook
Federal law requires that a representative who wins a disability claim under the Social Security Act receive authorization from the Social Security Administration (SSA) to charge and collect a fee from you for services provided. The fee agreement is the document that states what you have agreed to pay your…
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Form SSA-1696

Zach Cook
Form SSA-1696 is used by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to document your appointment of a representative in your dealings with the SSA. The form will contain your representative’s name, address, and phone number, as well as yours, and is valid only when signed by you or your parent or…
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Common acronyms used in SSA disability claims

Zach Cook
There are many common abbreviations (acronyms) used in Social Security Administration disability claims. You may have wondered what DIB stands for, or what Title 16 means. This list was designed to address some of your questions. AACT: Abbreviated Account Query (used in Title II claims) AAJ: Administrative Appeals Judge (Appeals…
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How Unemployment Compensation Affects your Disability Claim

Zach Cook
Who is eligible for unemployment compensation? Eligibility for Unemployment Insurance requires that you be unemployed, or working hours that have been substantially reduced, through no fault of your own. To continue receiving unemployment benefits, you must prove you are actively looking for suitable employment (employment with duties within your limitations and…
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