| The Disability Five-Step Process |
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Here are the 5 sequential steps followed by Social Security. Step 1 -Are you working and earning over $980? (2009 amount) Yes - deny claim No - go to next step Step 2 -Is the condition severe enough? (will it last one year or result in death) Yes - go to step 3 No - deny claim Step 3 -Does your impairment meet or equal Social Security listing? http://www.socialsecurityadviceonline.co... Yes - approve claim No - go to next step Step 4 -Can you perform your past type of work? Yes - deny claim No - go to next step Step 5 -Can you perform any other type of work you are qualified to do based on your age, education and past work history? Yes - deny claim No - approve claim |


