606. Medical and Other Evidence as Basis for Decision of "Not Disabled"
606.1 When does medical and other evidence alone establish that you are not disabled?
We will find that you are not disabled if the medical and other evidence in your case establishes that your impairment(s) is not severe. Your impairment(s) is not severe if it does not significantly limit your physical or mental ability to do basic work activities, such as: sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, handling, reaching, pushing, pulling, climbing, stooping, crouching, seeing, hearing, speaking; understanding, carrying out, and remembering simple instructions; using judgment; responding appropriately to supervision, co-workers, and usual work situations; and dealing with changes in a routine work setting.
606.2 When does medical and other evidence establish that a child is not disabled under the SSI rules?
We will find that a child is not disabled under the SSI rules if the medical and other evidence in the child's case establishes that his or her impairment(s) is not severe. The child's impairment(s) is not severe if it is only a slight abnormality or a combination of slight abnormalities that causes no more than minimal limitations.
Last Revised: Jul. 26, 2005
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ssi DISABILITY BENEFITS DENIED
I FIND IT VERY DISTURBING THAT NOT 1 ELECTED OFICIAL PAYS A DIME INTO SOCIIAL SECURTY,YET THEY DETERMINE MY STATUS..I HAVE SEVERE COMPRESSION FRACTURES IN MY UPPER NECK AND LOWER BACK,YET SSA SAYS "YOU CAN BE A PARKING ATTENDANT".GIVE ME A BREAK,YOU TRY AND LIVE 1 DAY IN MY SHOES AND TELL ME I AM NOT DISABLED....SSA IS A BUNCH OF BURUACRATIC NOBODIES.,WHO TRY AND RUIN OTHER PEOPLES LIVES!!!
Benefits denied - appeals process
Have you looked into the appeals process? Here is information about it :
http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10041.html
You also may want to consider using legal counsel to handle an appeal. Many lawyers may handle your case on a contingent basis. In other words, you don't have to pay them until and unless you win your appeal.