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“Equals” decisions are supported when.

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MER findings are at least equivalent in severity & duration to the findings required of a listed MDI

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How to establish disability per SSA?

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determination by DDS team

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Name the 14 body systems

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  1. Musculoskeletal
  2. Special Senses and Speech
  3. Respiratory
  4. Cardiovascular
  5. Digestive
  6. Genitourinary
  7. Hematological
  8. Skin
  9. Endocrine
  10. Congenital Disorders that affect multiple body systems
  11. Neurological
  12. Mental
  13. Cancer (Malignant Neoplastic Diseases)
  14. Immune System
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Advanced Age refers to which age range?
45-49
55+
60-64
both 2 & 3

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55+

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Which agency is responsible for preparing PD determinations?

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Both field office and dds

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What are the 3 SVP levels and their corresponding numbers?

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1-2 unskilled
3-4 semi skilled
5+ skilled

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Which agency is responsible for resolving insured status?

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Field Office

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Definition of Metastasis

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The spread of tumor cells by blood/lymph/other bodily fluids

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What is your next action to the following scenario?
MER from September shows onset of severe MDI on Jan. 4 and expects regained capacity for work by November of same year.
allow w/ closed period of disability
allow & establish medical re-exam diary
deny the claim d/t lack of duration
deny development until November

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Deny the claim due to lack of duration.

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Speech often difficult to understand due to stroke residuals is what kind of restriction/limitation?

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Non-exertional

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Which specialist treats an MDI of OA?

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Orthopedics

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True or False
Same/Similar pay rate is not considered for TSA

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True

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True of False
Title XVI is contributory

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False
Title II is contributory

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True or False
Both T2 & T16 have nationwide uniform standards

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True

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Name the body system associated with this diagnosis.
Carcinoma

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Neoplastic

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Lifting limited to 15# max is what kind of restriction/limitation?

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Exertional

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Which specialist treats an MDI of angina?

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Cardiology

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What do these 3 entitlement factors ( DIB insured status, DWB prescribed period, CDB proof of age) have in common?

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They all establish time frames for the MER range

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TSA stands for

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Transferrable Skills Assessment

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What can the information from a report covering a PE done by a general practitioner be used for?

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Indication of the principal disorder, medical hx of clmt, and possible documentation of onset & duration.

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Which SSA program has rights clearly defined by law

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Both Title II and Title XVI

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Which agency is responsible for making SGA determinations?

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Field office - can also be DDS in certain scenarios

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Which body system has no listings?

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9.00 Endocrine Disorders

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What is NOT a consideration in determining PRW?
-work environment
-SGA
-duration of employment
-recency

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Work environment

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Which of the following is the most complete RFC? "can lift up to 50# occ, but not repeatedly" "standing/walking shouldn't happen a lot" "can only lift medium things & should sit when tired." "can occ lift 20# & freq lift 10#, crouching in unimpaired."
"can occ lift 20# & freq lift 10#, crouching is unimpaired."
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Walking limited to 3hrs/day & avoid work requiring regular contact with the public is what kind of restriction/limitation?
Mild
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If the claimant can engage in PRW, the next step for the adjudicator is...?
prepare a "not disabled" determination. This is step 4 of the sequential trail.
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Which agency is responsible for evaluating income and resources?
Field Office
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Establishing the severity of impairment is what kind of function?
Medical Function
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This SSA program is means tested
T16
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5 Steps of the Sequential Trail
1. Can the claimant perform SGA 2. Does the claimant have an MDI that is severe 3. Does that impairment meet or equal a listing 4. Can the claimant return to past relevant work 5. Can the claimant do other than past work
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Consider degree of interference with ___ when evaluating MDI severity caused by persistent disorganization of motor function:
Use of arms, use of hands, use of fingers, movement
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True or False Title II is an earned right
True
34
True or False The best definition of "impairment not severe" is: the claimant retains capacity to perform basic work related functions that aren't significantly limited.
True
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A claimants medical-vocational profile consists of what?
Age & education, prior work experience, and RFC
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Name the body system associated with this diagnosis. Colitis
Digestive
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Which agency is responsible for evaluation of medical evidence?
DDS
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Under which specialty is a treadmill exercise (stress) test most often used to evaluate an MDI?
Cardio
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Which specialist treats an MDI of glaucoma?
Opthamology
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What are the 4 physical ratings?
Medium, Light, Sedentary, Less than Sedentary
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Which agency is responsible for developing and determining capability?
Both field office and dds
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Unable to tolerate noxious fumes is what kind of restriction/limitation?
Environmental
43
3 criteria of an UWA
30 day break in SGA, stopped working in the last 6 months, stopped working due to illness.
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What are the 3 mental ratings?
Semi-skilled, unskilled, less than unskilled
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Consultative Exams should not be purchased routinely. What is not a valid reason for obtaining a CE?
Establishing a course of treatment
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CLMT=55+. Considering age, which would be the STRONGEST INDICATION he/she could make a successful voc adjustment to other work? -HS diploma at 18y/o -work hx w/ steady employment in same job x15yrs -Readily transferrable work skills -work hx w/ highly-skilled PRW
Readily transferrable work skills.
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Disability determination is what kind of function?
Legal/Admin
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Which agency is responsible for preparing final UWA determinations?
DDS
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Limited Education is what grade level range?
7th to 11th grade
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This SSA program is NOT means tested
T2
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For a complete work history, the voc evidence should typically contain what?
-Include dates for every type of work experience -Cover prior 15 years -Note industry of past work (agriculture, transportation, etc)
52
Where do you find jobs as they are performed in the National Economy?
DOT- Dictionary of Occupational Titles
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Name the body system associated with this diagnosis. Intermittent Claudication
Cardio/MSK
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At which age are IQ scores valid for future use?
at 16 or older
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Name the body system associated with this diagnosis. Ankylosis
Immune/MSK
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True or False Chronicity of impairment resulting from hematological d/o is indicated by persistence of the condition for at least 3 months
True
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Define Disability
The inability to engage is substantial gainful activity due to a physical, mental, or both impairment that is expected to result in death, or will last/has lasted a continuous 12 months.
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Which specialist treats an MDI of a cerebrovascular accident?
Neurology
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Symptoms are considered during which Sequential Eval steps?
Severe MDI & MDI meets/equals
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5 important parts of a medical record/office visit
1. cc -chief complaint 2. Hx - history of present illness 3. PE - physical exam 4. Dx- diagnosis/assessment 5. Plan
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Which specialist treats an MDI of anemia?
Hematology
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Marginal is what level of education?
6th grade or less
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Spot the RFC untruth: -RFCs consider all the relevant MER -RFCs consider & address MSOs -RFCs reflect maximum CLMT can handle on a sustained basis -RFCs = age & weight unrelated to MDIs
RFCs = age & weight unrelated to MDIs
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RFC definition?
capacity to perform work-related PY & MN activities
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for purposes of evaluating disability, the four general areas of mental function are:
understanding & memory/sustained concentration & persistence/social interaction/adaptation
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Which of the following is NOT a major cardio surgery? coronary artery by-pass procedure valve replacement pacemaker implant major arterial graft
pacemaker implant
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One of the principle weight bearing bones of concern in fractures is what?
femur
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An RFC is mostly?
admin assessment of limitations d/t MDI
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Reg Basis Code for a Title II meets listing
A1
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What designation is when a person can perform activities for up to 1/3 of the day?
Occasionally
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What body system fights diseases and the impairments related to such?
Immune System
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When ordering x-rays, focus on these parts of the body:
Weight bearing joints
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What rating is given to a claimant with no significant limitations?
Not Severe
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What is the only mental rating that allows everyone?
Less than unskilled
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What claim type has an age range of 50-60 and is filed on a spouses' social security number?
DWB
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What is the vocational rule that has no exertional restrictions?
204.00
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IQ scores are generally valid for future use if obtained
after age 16
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Which of the following is not a general area of mental function? understanding and memory sustained concentration/persistence social interaction anxiety level
anxiety level
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Process of initiating a case and requesting records
SD
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RFC is not considered in cases adjudicated under which of the following denial codes: H2 A61 N43 G1
A61
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What physical RFC would allow a 26 y/o?
Less than Sedentary
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Which of the following meets the requirements of the law for establishing disability for SSA purposes? - 100% VA disability certification - A determination by a DDS Team - Statement by the treating physician - Inability to obtain/find work
A determination by a DDS Team

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