What Is Date Last Insured? Date last insured, often called DLI, is the last date you meet Social Security’s work-credit rules for SSDI. To qualify for SSDI, you usually must prove that your disability began on or before your date last insured. If Social Security says your disability began after your DLI, your SSDI claim […]
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What Counts as Past Relevant Work in a North Carolina Disability Claim?
Wondering what counts as past relevant work for a disability claim in North Carolina? Past relevant work is work that Social Security may consider when deciding whether you can still do a job you performed before.Under current Social Security rules, past relevant work generally means work you did within the past 5 years, that lasted […]
What Does It Mean to Meet or Equal a Listing in a North Carolina Disability Claim?
Quick Answer: What Does It Mean to Meet or Equal a Listing? To “meet a listing” means your medical condition satisfies the exact requirements in Social Security’s Listing of Impairments, sometimes called the Blue Book. To “equal a listing” means your condition does not meet the listing exactly, but your medical problems are just as […]
What Happens at a Social Security Disability Consultative Exam in North Carolina?
What Is a Consultative Exam? During the process of applying for SSI or SSDI disability benefits, the Social Security Administration(SSA) may request you attend a consultative exam. A consultative exam is a medical exam that SSA schedules when it needs more information about your disability claim. The exam may be physical, mental, or both. It […]
What Medical Evidence Does Social Security Need for a Disability Claim in North Carolina?
What Medical Evidence Does Social Security Need? Social Security needs medical evidence that shows you have a serious medical condition and explains how that condition keeps you from working full time. Helpful evidence may include doctor notes, specialist records, test results, treatment history, medication records, mental health records, hospital records, and medical opinions about your […]
What Is Residual Functional Capacity in a North Carolina Disability Claim?
What Is Residual Functional Capacity? Residual functional capacity, often called RFC, is Social Security’s way of deciding what you can still do despite your medical condition. Your RFC is not just your diagnosis. It is a work-related assessment. Social Security uses it to decide whether you can return to your past work or adjust to […]
