Disability Analyst
CurrentI work in an electronic environment to (1) gather information about applicants and their medical conditions, and (2) decide whether the applicants are or are not able to do substantial work in accordance with SSA policy. The gathering of evidence may be done electronically, by mail and by telephone. I need to know what the applicant believes to be the reason he/she is unable to work and how that impairment(s) limits his/her activities. I obtain information regarding medical treatment, medical studies, treatment dates and locations. I also obtain information regarding an applicant’s past work history and their level of education. I contact not only the applicant, but also family members, employers, third parties (such as neighbors), doctors, facilities and hospitals where the applicant has been treated. In some instances, I decide that additional evidence is needed beyond what is provided by their medical sources and will request consultative examinations and/or studies/testing.