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Disabilities: Low back pain with radiculopathy, degenerative joint disease, left shoulder pain, diabetes mellitus, and depression
Notice of Decision: Fully Favorable
Administrative Law Judge: Dean W. Determan
Office of Disability Adjudication & Review (ODAR): Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida & Palm Beach County, Florida
If the claimant had the residual functional capacity to perform the full range of sedentary work, considering the claimant's age, education, and work experience, a finding of "not disabled" would be directed by Medical-Vocational Rule 201.21. However, the additional limitations so narrow the range of work the claimant might otherwise perform that a finding of "disabled" is appropriate under the framework of this rule. This conclusion is supported by Social Security Ruling 96-8p.
11. The claimant has been under a disability as defined in the Social Security Act since August 1, 2004, the alleged onset date of disability (20 CFR 404.1520(g) and 416.920(g).
DECISION
Based on the application for a period of disability and disability insurance benefits (DIB) filed on January 3, 2008, the claimant has been disabled under sections 216(i) and 223(d) of the Social Security Act since August 1, 2004.
Based on the application for supplemental security income (SSI) filed on January 7, 2008, the claimant has been disabled under section 1614(a)(3)(A) of the Social Security Act since August 1, 2004.
The component of the Social Security Administration responsible for authorizing supplemental security income will advise the claimant regarding the non-disability requirements for these payments, and if eligible, the amount and the months for which payment will be made.
Dean W. Determan
Administrative Law Judge
Date: December 31, 2008
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