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.
Unlocking the SSA Blue Book: A Practical Guide to Disability Listings
Confused by how the SSA evaluates disability claims? The SSA Blue Book outlines which conditions may qualify. This guide walks you through how to use the Listing of Impairments, find your condition, and understand fast-track options like Compassionate Allowances.