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Question 1

Definition of Disability

Answer 1

The inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity because of a medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 continuous months.

Question 2

T16 Entitlement Factors

Answer 2

1. Be disabled
2. Means tested
3. No waiting period

Question 3

T2 Entitlement Factor

Answer 3

1. Be disabled
2. Found to be disabled
3. Serve a waiting period

Question 4

What is a concurrent claim?

Answer 4

When an individual files under more than one program. T2 and T16

Question 5

Can an individual appeal a disability decision?

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

Can a child be eligible for disability?

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

List all SSI/T16 claim types

Answer 7

DI- Disabled Individual
DS- Disabled Spouse
DC- Disabled Child
AI- Alien Individual
BI- Blind Individual
BS- Blind Spouse
BC- Blind Child

Question 8

List all T2 claim types

Answer 8

DIB- Disability Insurance Benefits
DWB- Disability Widow’s Benefits
DWB for Medicare Only
CDB- Childhood Disability Benefits
MQGE- Medicare Qualified Government Employee

Question 9

What is the current SGA amount for Blind and Non-blind individuals?

Answer 9

Blind- 2590
Not Blind- 1550

Question 10

What are 3 factors that determine a UWA?

Answer 10

1. 30 day break in SGA
2. Must have stopped work due to conditions
3. Work attempt cannot be longer than 6 months

Question 11

DDS

Answer 11

Disability Determination Services

Question 12

FO

Answer 12

Field Office

Question 13

EST

Answer 13

Extended Service Team

Question 14

CR

Answer 14

Claims Representative

Question 15

SR

Answer 15

Service Representative

Question 16

RO

Answer 16

Regional Office

Question 17

CLMT

Answer 17

Claimant

Question 18

IN

Answer 18

Initial

Question 19

RECON

Answer 19

Reconsideration

Question 20

NCPS

Answer 20

National Claims Processing System

Question 21

POMS

Answer 21

Program Operations Manual System

Question 22

DIB

Answer 22

Disability Insurance Benefits

Question 23

DWB

Answer 23

Disability Widow’s Benefits

Question 24

CDB

Answer 24

Childhood Disability Benefits

Question 25

DI

Answer 25

Disabled Individual

Question 26

DS

Answer 26

Disabled Spouse

Question 27

BI

Answer 27

Blind Individual

Question 28

DC

Answer 28

Disabled Child

Question 29

MQGE

Answer 29

Medicare Qualified Government Employee

Question 30

PD

Answer 30

Presumptive Disability

Question 31

SGA

Answer 31

Substantial Gainful Activity

Question 32

UWA

Answer 32

Unsuccessful Work Attempt

Question 33

SSA

Answer 33

Social Security Administration

Question 34

ALJ

Answer 34

Administrative Law Judge

Question 35

3367

Answer 35

Contains information regarding past filings, any FO observations

Question 36

3368

Answer 36

Application for Disability; Contains allegations, education, work history, treating sources, medications, etc

Question 37

823

Answer 37

Combo of 820 and 821

Question 38

820

Answer 38

Used for self-employment

Question 39

821

Answer 39

Used for regular employment

Question 40

DIB Facts

Answer 40

-Filing on their own SSN record/ earnings history -Disabled workers up to full retirement age -With 20/40 quarters of coverage

Question 41

DWB Facts

Answer 41

-Filing on deceased spouse's SSN record/earning history -Widows/Widower's aged 50-60

Question 42

DWB for Medicare Only Facts

Answer 42

-Filing on deceased spouse's SSN record/earning history -Do not have to be aged 50-60 -No cash benefits, but will receive Medicare if found disabled

Question 43

CDB Facts

Answer 43

-Disabled adults whose impairments began in childhood -Filing on the SSN record/earnings history of parent/guardian -Child of deceased, retired, or disabled worker -Must be found disabled between the ages of 18-22

Question 44

CDB Facts

Answer 44

-Disabled adults whose impairments began in childhood -Filing on the SSN record/earnings history of parent/guardian -Child of deceased, retired, or disabled worker -Must be found disabled between the ages of 18-22

Question 45

MQGE Facts

Answer 45

-Federal employee -No cash benefits awarded, for Medicare benefits only -Aged 65 or older or has ESRD -Very rare

Question 46

DI Facts

Answer 46

Age 18 or older adults

Question 47

DS Facts

Answer 47

-Husband or wife has previously filed for disability -Doesn't mean the spouse was awarded benefits

Question 48

DC Facts

Answer 48

-Under age 18 -Different standard for evaluating claims -You don't have to work them yet

Question 49

AI Facts

Answer 49

-Must meet certain criteria (determined by FO) -Bases on age, how long they've been in the country, and if they came legally (have their own SSN)