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Originally Posted by LIT LOVE
You want to read all of 3.00 and then the appropriate Listing, I'm guessing 3.02 Chronic Respiratory Disorders: 3.-Respiratory-Adult
SS is very specific about the requirements for test type, as well as how it's performed and documented. Since you were denied at the initial level, in all likelihood you either didn't have the test documented as needed, you don't meet the Listing requirements or SS didn't receive the medical documentation.
Those that are approved at the initial stage usually meet a Listing. Those that are 50 or older and meet other requirements are sometimes approved quickly as well, but 2/3 of applicants are denied at the first stage. Reconsideration approval rates are a little over 10% and approvals mostly occur when new medical documentation is submitted that helps a claimant meet a Listing or helps with the GRID.
There is also a full 5 Step Sequential Evaluation Process that is used to approve or deny SSI/SSDI benefits, but it usually will require an ALJ hearing which takes a couple of years. https://www.ssa.gov/oidap/Documents/...Evaluation.pdf
So, if you might possibly meet a Listing, but require new testing be performed, I would suggest you request your case worker allow you time to schedule it and get the results back. Since you're already scheduled for more testing, verify if it will be what SS requires and if not, see if it can be. |
Yes, I looked at the Listing/bluebook BEFORE I filed my claim. I was denied at the initial level because they said " Your condition results in some limitations in your ability to perform work related actives , however these limitations do not prevent you from performing work you have done in the past" They never said anything about me not meeting the Listing requirements.
I had a CT scan, a Spirometry test and the six minute walk test done ,there are NO other tests that can be done for COPD, these tests were done at a a major hospital and the person that did them has been trained do preform them. SS has ALL of my test results and documents ( including ER visits, new meds etc ). I have been vigilant about making sure that SS has any new information about my health. I will be having a CT scan, a Spirometry test and the six minute walk test done next month and YES these tests meet SS requirements because there are NO OTHER tests that came be done for COPD.
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