Social Security Disability Glossary (COMPLETE SOLUTION)

Accommodation (AC) correct answers Quick near-point visual refocus. A description used by the ALJ in a hypothetical. Acquiescence Rulings (AR) correct answers A type of Social Security ruling in which SSA agrees to follow a circuit court of appeals decision that is contrary to SSA policy. The ruling will be followed only in the circuit from which the decision was issued. Activities of Daily Living (ADL) correct answers Include adaptive activities such as cleaning, shopping, cooking, taking public transportation, paying bills, maintaining a residence, caring appropriately for grooming and hygiene, using telephones and directories, and using a post office. ADLs are evaluated not only for the mental listings, but also when assessing credibility and pain. Administrative Appeals Judge (AAJ) correct answers Appeals Council Judge Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) correct answers A neutral fact finder employed by the Office of Disability Adjudication & Review (ODAR) to determine if a claimant is entitled to benefits under the law. Most decisions are related to disability programs but ALJs decide other issues, such as retirement, as well. Age correct answers Refers to an individual's chronological age and the extent to which age affects ability to adapt to a new work situation and to work in competition with other. Younger Person (Age Category) correct answers If an individual is under the age of 50, the regulations provide that generally SSA does not consider that the individuals age will seriously affect the ability to adapt to new work situations. It is only when an individual is illiterate and age 45 to 49 that age affects the ability to adapt to new work situations to those under age 50. Person Approaching Advanced Age (Age Category) correct answers If an individual is closely approaching advanced age (50-54), the SSA will consider age along with a severe impairment