To determine if an individual is eligible for Social Security disability benefits.

To provide medical treatment to individuals with disabilities.

To provide vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities.

To provide financial assistance to individuals with disabilities.

Individuals who are unable to work due to a disability.

Individuals who are over the age of 65.

Individuals who are blind.

Individuals who have a terminal illness.

A series of steps used to determine if an individual is eligible for Social Security disability benefits.

A series of steps used to determine the amount of Social Security disability benefits an individual will receive.

A series of steps used to determine the type of Social Security disability benefits an individual will receive.

A series of steps used to determine the duration of Social Security disability benefits an individual will receive.

An impairment that is considered to be so severe that it automatically qualifies an individual for Social Security disability benefits.

An impairment that is considered to be so severe that it makes it impossible for an individual to work.

An impairment that is considered to be so severe that it makes it difficult for an individual to work.

An impairment that is considered to be so severe that it makes it impossible for an individual to perform their past relevant work.

The amount of work that an individual can perform without jeopardizing their Social Security disability benefits.

The amount of work that an individual can perform without losing their Social Security disability benefits.

The amount of work that an individual can perform without being considered disabled.

The amount of work that an individual can perform without being considered ineligible for Social Security disability benefits.

An MVA is a determination that an individual is disabled based on their medical condition alone, while a VE is a determination that an individual is disabled based on their inability to perform any work.

An MVA is a determination that an individual is disabled based on their medical condition and their inability to perform their past relevant work, while a VE is a determination that an individual is disabled based on their inability to perform any work.

An MVA is a determination that an individual is disabled based on their medical condition and their inability to perform any work, while a VE is a determination that an individual is disabled based on their inability to perform their past relevant work.

An MVA is a determination that an individual is disabled based on their medical condition alone, while a VE is a determination that an individual is disabled based on their inability to perform their past relevant work.

To review decisions made by the DDS.

To make the final decision on whether an individual is eligible for Social Security disability benefits.

To provide legal representation to individuals who are appealing a decision made by the DDS.

To provide medical treatment to individuals who are appealing a decision made by the DDS.

60 days from the date of the DDS's decision.

90 days from the date of the DDS's decision.

120 days from the date of the DDS's decision.

180 days from the date of the DDS's decision.

To conduct hearings and make decisions on appeals of DDS decisions.

To provide legal representation to individuals who are appealing a decision made by the DDS.

To provide medical treatment to individuals who are appealing a decision made by the DDS.

To review decisions made by the Appeals Council.

A favorable decision means that the individual is eligible for Social Security disability benefits, while an unfavorable decision means that the individual is not eligible for Social Security disability benefits.

A favorable decision means that the individual is eligible for Social Security disability benefits for a period of time, while an unfavorable decision means that the individual is not eligible for Social Security disability benefits for any period of time.

A favorable decision means that the individual is eligible for Social Security disability benefits at a higher rate than the individual was previously receiving, while an unfavorable decision means that the individual is eligible for Social Security disability benefits at a lower rate than the individual was previously receiving.

A favorable decision means that the individual is eligible for Social Security disability benefits retroactively, while an unfavorable decision means that the individual is not eligible for Social Security disability benefits retroactively.

3-6 months.

6-12 months.

12-18 months.

18-24 months.

Online.

By phone.

In person at a Social Security office.

Through a representative.

Gather all of your medical records.

Practice answering questions about your disability.

Dress professionally.

All of the above.

Be honest about your disability.

Be prepared to provide evidence of your disability.

Be patient.

All of the above.

Read the Social Security Administration's website.

Subscribe to the Social Security Administration's email list.

Follow the Social Security Administration on social media.

All of the above.