The Social Security Administration (SSA) looks at various factors when deciding if you meet their definition of disability. Indianapolis Social Security disability lawyer Scott Lewis often discusses with his Indiana neighbors just what these factors may include. The Social Security Administration will consider a person’s age, education, and work experience when analyzing a claim.
Why does the Social Security Administration care about your education? Believe it or not, the Social Security Administration does recognize that individuals with a lower education have less jobs in the national economy available to them. This does not mean individuals with a higher education cannot receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, it just may be a little more difficult to win their claim. The Social Security Administration may take into consideration not only the education level of the claimant, but also the age and prior work experience when making a determination.
It is also important to note the Social Security Administration may also consider any vocational training or schooling an individual may have. This is all in an attempt to evaluate the number of jobs that may exist for a claimant in the economy. Remember the question is are you able to work and to determine that the whole picture must be viewed to come up with an answer.
Many times at Indiana Social Security disability hearings, a vocational expert or “job expert” is present and has the duty of determining with your disabilities combined with your age, education, and prior work experience whether there are jobs that you can perform. Their answers are generally based on statistical analysis and personal experience and observations in their occupation.
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Indianapolis disability attorney Scott Lewis handles claims with a wide range of disabling conditions such as diabetes with neuropathy, cancer, depression, heart conditions, and epilepsy just to name a few. If you have been denied your disability benefits or have questions about the claims process contact Mr. Lewis at (866) 950-5116 for a free case evaluation.
