Start Disability the Smart Way: Inside SSA’s POMS Manual and 5-Step SSDI Process: A Claimant’s Guide
Most SSDI applicants don’t realize SSA uses a step-by-step internal manual to review disability claims. This guide breaks down each of the five evaluation steps using the actual SSA POMS instructions to help you prepare a stronger, more accurate application.
How to Use SSA DI Numbers in POMS and the Blue Book to Start Your Disability Claim
Understanding SSA DI Numbers when starting your disability claim can be your secret weapon. These unique identifiers are mapped within the Program Operations Manual System (POMS) and cross-referenced with the SSA Blue Book, making it easier to locate critical information about your condition's eligibility. In this guide, we break down what DI Numbers are, how they're assigned, and how you can use them—alongside Blue Book listings and Compassionate Allowances—to strengthen your SSDI application and speed up the process.
Mastering the SSDI POMS: A Complete Guide to Understanding and Using Social Security's Operating Manual
This guide breaks down how POMS (Social Security's internal handbook) affects disability decisions and how you can use it to strengthen your SSDI claim. Learn how POMS is structured, where to find it, and how to leverage it for Compassionate Allowances, cancer claims, and stronger appeals.