| SSA definition
of disability - The inability to engage in any substantial
gainful activity (SGA) by reason of any medically determinable
physical or mental impairment(s) which can be expected to result
in death or which has lasted or can be expected to last for
a continuous period of not less than 12 months.
SSA - Disability Evaluation Under Social Security (Blue Book)
www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/
Medical criteria for evaluating Social Security disability
claims - This edition of Disability Evaluation Under Social
Security has been specially prepared to provide physicians
and other health professionals with an understanding of the
disability programs administered by the Social Security Administration.
It explains how each program works, and the kinds of information
a health professional can furnish to help ensure sound and
prompt decisions on disability claims.
SSA – Consultative Examination Online Guide (Green
Book)
www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/greenbook/
This Consultative Examination (CE) online guide (also known
as the green book) has been developed to give physicians
and other health professionals basic information about the
CE process for evaluating Social Security disability claims.
It explains the Social Security disability programs; how
the Disability Determination Services (DDS) request CEs;
what to look for in reviewing CEs; and the essential elements
of CE reports for specialties most often involved in CEs
for adult and pediatric disability cases.
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