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Date: 02-17-2023
Case Style:
Stacey Marie Smith v. Social Security Administration
Case Number: 2:21-cv-01557
Judge: Dominic W. Lanza
Court: United States District Court for the District of Arizona (Maricopa County)
Plaintiff's Attorney:
Defendant's Attorney: Daniel P. Talbert and Krystle Shenelle McMullan
Description: Phoenix, Arizona criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with aggravated sexual abuse.
The SSDI program pays benefits to you and certain family members if you are “insured.” This means that you worked long enough – and recently enough - and paid Social Security taxes on your earnings. The SSI program pays benefits to adults and children who meet our requirements for a qualifying disability and have limited income and resources.
While these two programs are different, the medical requirements are the same. If you meet the nonmedical requirements, monthly benefits are paid if you have a medical condition expected to last at least one year or result in death.
The Disability Application Process
Whether you apply online, by phone, or in person, the disability benefits application process follows these general steps:
You gather the information and documents you need to apply. We recommend you print and review the Adult Disability Checklist. It will help you gather the information and documents you need to complete the application.
You complete and submit your application.
We review your application to make sure you meet our basic requirements for disability benefits.
We confirm you worked enough years to qualify.
We evaluate any current work activities.
We process your application and forward your case to the Disability Determination Services office in your state.
This state agency makes the disability determination decision.
To learn more about who decides if you have a disability, read our publication Disability Benefits.
Once You've Applied
Processing time for disability applications vary depending on the nature of the disability, necessary medical evidence or examinations, and applicable quality reviews.
Once we receive your application, we’ll review it and contact you if we have questions. We might request additional documents from you before we can proceed.
Outcome: 02/17/2023 19 ORDER- The decision of the ALJ is affirmed. The Clerk of Court shall enter judgment accordingly and terminate this action. Signed by Judge Dominic W Lanza on 2/16/23. (SMF) (Entered: 02/17/2023)
02/17/2023 20 CLERK'S JUDGMENT - Pursuant to the Court's Order filed February 16, 2023, the decision of the ALJ is AFFIRMED and this action is hereby terminated. (SMF) (Entered: 02/17/2023)
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