Disability Evaluation under Social Security

This new edition has been specially prepared to provide physicians and other health professionals with an understanding of the disability programs administered by the Social Security Admin. It explains how each program works, and the kinds of information a health professional can furnish to help ensure sound and prompt decisions on disability claims. This edition includes changes in how SSA determines disability for children under age 18 who apply for disability benefits under Title XVI (Supplemental Security Income) of the Social Security Act. These changes are the result of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Recon. Act of 1996.Leonard, Barry is the author of 'Disability Evaluation under Social Security', published 2000 under ISBN 9780756708030 and ISBN 0756708036.