This podcast dives into the Social Security Administration's (SSA) process for denying disability benefits, particularly focusing on the fifth element of the five-step evaluation process outlined in the law (42 U.S. Code Section 1382C). The attorney breaks down the three main criteria the SSA uses to reject claims at this stage: the availability of jobs isn't limited to the applicant's immediate area, they don't have to provide proof of specific job openings, and the chances of the applicant actually being hired aren't considered. Listeners will learn that the SSA isn't required to demonstrate the existence or accessibility of jobs, even if they are far away or not feasible for the applicant. This insight aims to help individuals better navigate the SSA's process and improve their chances of successfully claiming disability benefits.
