This Is How You Win Disability Benefits

This podcast episode explores the questions and factors involved in evaluating claims for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. It emphasizes the importance of meeting the criteria for severe and long-lasting impairments and highlights the expedited process for terminal illness claims. The episode also discusses the assessment of work-related impairments and the potential bias in the vocational expert process. It covers the evaluation of vocational abilities, the importance of auxiliary evidence, the significance of independence and daily activities, and the challenges in presenting accurate details during a hearing. The episode delves into medical observations and assessments, the relevance of gaps and impairments, the significance of medical evidence, and the impact of substance use and alcoholism on workability. It also touches on health insurance adequacy in accessing necessary treatment and the importance of medical evaluation for obtaining social security benefits. The episode concludes with the speaker expressing gratitude towards supporters and sharing upcoming plans.