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This 5 page paper provides an overview the social security disabilty appeal process, including a view of SSI and DIB (Disabilty Insurance Benefits). This paper outlines the steps for an appeal. In addition, this paper also relates some information about a case in which an appeal is pending. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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are used to make determinations. Because a full 2/3 of Disability Insurance Benefits are denied, the appeal process is a necessary stepping-stone for many people to obtain their benefits
(Eustice and Eustice, 2006). There are essentially two types of claims that can be made for collecting compensation through Social Security, Supplemental
Security Income (SSI) and Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB). SSI, also called Title XVI, is generally paid to the aged or disabled who have little or no income, designed to
provide support for basic needs (Social Security Administration, 2008). There are no previous work requirements or past income contributions to Social Security. In contrast, Disability Insurance Benefits
(DIB), also known as Title II, are provided to individuals who have worked and paid into Social Security in the past but are currently unable to work due to a
disabling condition. In order to qualify for these benefits, an individual must not only show a disabling condition is present, but also that this condition hinders the individuals capacity
for gainful employment. In order to qualify for Title II benefits, a person must have paid into the Social Security program through mandatory payroll taxes, for at least five
of the 10 years prior to the application. The hearings for Title II benefits are administered by the Office of Disability Adjudication
and Review (ODAR) and these hearings are conducted by Administrative Law Judges (ALJs). The Appeals Council hears any subsequent appeals to the ODAR hearings and provides the final decisions
following the review for the Social Security Administration. Once an initial denial of benefits has been made, a person has 60 days from
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