3 Secret Ways To Be Found Disabled

This podcast explores three little-known "special medical vocational profiles" (SMVPs) used by the Social Security Administration (SSA) in its disability evaluation process. These profiles, outlined in DI 25010.001B, can expedite disability approvals at step 5 by taking into account factors such as age, work history, and education level. The speaker focuses on three specific profiles: individuals with arduous unskilled work experience (35+ years, minimal education), those with no work experience (age 55+, limited education), and those who have dedicated their careers to a single field (30+ years, age 60+, limited education). Additionally, the speaker highlights an upcoming rule change that will reduce the consideration of past relevant work from 15 years to just 5, which will significantly affect the relevance of the "no work experience" profile.