Applications can be denied for a variety of reasons. Most often, the claimant is found to be working above Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) levels during their application process.

SSA may also determine that there is not enough medical evidence of a disabling condition, or that a prior application was filed incorrectly.

RFC stands for “Residual Function Capacity,” and refers to the maximum amount of work you can do, despite your mental/physical impairments. The purpose of an RFC is to determine how your limitations impact your ability to meet the demands and requirements of the standard workplace. The RFC questionnaire is usually completed by a Disability Determination Services (DDS) physician, who reviews the medical records on file, but does not have the opportunity to meet you in person. We will provide you with mental and physical RFC questionnaires that can be completed by your physicians, who are most familiar with your limitations.

The amount you receive monthly varies, depending on age, past earnings and type of benefit. You can learn more about how the process works, or simply click this link to access SSA’s benefit calculator: http://ssa.gov/planners/benefitcalculators.htm