How does Social Security Define Sitting, Standing and Walking

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6 жыл бұрын

You can expect your #socialsecuritydisability judge to ask you how long you can sit, stand or walk. The judge may ask you how long you can do these activities at one time, and how long you can do them in total during the day.
As I discuss in this video, your understanding of what it means to sit, stand and walk may be very different than what these terms mean to #SocialSecurity.
In your disability claim, the only issue is whether you can reliably perform simple work-like activities. So when the judge asks you about sitting, standing and walking, he/she is really asking how long you can sit, stand and walk in a typical work environment.
You do not see recliners in a #workenvironment, nor can you typically use canes or walkers, nor can you lean against something when trying to work. Therefore, when you prepare for your hearing, practice answering these questions accurately. Sitting in a #recliner with your feet up is not the same thing as sitting in a business chair. Walking slowly on a flat surface next to a wall is not the same thing as walking across a bumpy granite floor in a warehouse.
Rely on your lawyer to learn how to accurately answer questions about your #physicalcapabilities so that you can paint an accurate picture of your functioning to the judge who will decide whether or not to award you #disability benefits. #socialsecuritydisability #ssdi #socialsecuritydisabilityhearing #definitionofdisability #activitiesofdailyliving
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@sandyb3487 5 жыл бұрын

My hearing is in one week and my attorney has not practiced anything with me. Only met him once and all he did was hand me a paper with possible questions I would be asked and said a few other things so fast I didn't understand. Then rushed me and my mom out of his office. A few days later I got a letter from him that had a copy of something he sent to the judge about how I would explain my issues and how they keep me from working. I am so confused and anxious about my hearing because I still don't know what I am supposed to do. I am terrified that I have to speak to a stranger about physical and emotional problems. I have a hard time explaining myself to a family member. And sometimes they don't even understand what I mean. I wish my attorney would have taken the time to actually talk to me, or someone who works for him. The judge may throw my case out just cause I can't explain myself correctly or get the words out of my mouth. Thanks for these videos. I have watched many of them and learned a lot. I just hope I don't forget what you said. I hope my brain doesn't freeze up on me. Thanks for letting me respond. Good luck to everyone else out there going through this.

@ssdattorney 5 жыл бұрын

Good luck to you, Sandy.

@brissasworld7083 5 жыл бұрын

How did your hearing go?

@Delfi1900 5 жыл бұрын

I learned that getting approved is mostly based on technicalities and the way you answer questions and even if you have medical records and history of your disabilities you can loose your case if you fail to answer questions the way the judge is expecting you to answer them... I had my hearing and I was approved on the same day,, but even with all my records and history!? The. Way I answered the questions was more important then the records,,, thank you for all this valuable information, i watched your videos the entire night before my hearing and it really made a difference in preparing myself to answer the questions,, thank you..

@ssdattorney 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me know - I'm glad you got value from the videos.

@mibet6960 6 жыл бұрын

Jonathan, you are a great attorney and a great person for providing these videos. I am getting ready for my hearing and the info is a big help. Keep up the great work

@ssdattorney 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words.

@aberodriguez4149 5 жыл бұрын

GOD bless you Attorney Ginsberg, you have made me aware of how the social security actually views terms I was not aware of were actually not matching my thoughts. My plans were to retire at 70 years old, I love working however my body and back had other plans. You have also made me aware of the taxing position these Judges endure in their jobs. GOD bless them as well.

@mdee860 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all you do for us. Esp. those of us who have had less-than- steller attorneys in the past. You're a rockstar!

@josephwolcott1751 5 жыл бұрын

Great videos. I’ve been watching your channel for the past year while awaiting my hearing. My lawyer two days out had over one hour phone conversation with me and 30 minutes with me face to face before the hearing. I got a fully favorable decision two days ago. My lawyer said I couldn’t have answered the judge’s questions any better. Did my homework retaining this highly reputable lawyer and did my part making all of my appointments and personally getting my medical records to the lawyer. Thank you for great videos that have been beneficial to me while I awaited my hearing that only took almost 29 months.

@ssdattorney 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you got a good result. I'm sure you would agree with me that solid preparation by both you and your lawyer really does help.

@bestiefswlady5251 2 ай бұрын

THANK YOU THANK YOU - it’s so so incredibly validating to hear you describe how sitting in a chair is dramatically different from sitting in a recliner with feet up! If I could sit even on a soft floor or on a mat on the floor, with my back up against the wall, I might actually almost be able to work my PT shift with less pain. All of the ergo people and HR people don’t seem to understand that sitting, regardless of whether it’s an ergonomic chair or whether or not, I have a foot rest, it’s always working some part of my stressed back - whether it’s my lower back or my thoracic. And that having hands out reaching out or to keyboard is another strain, particularly since my fingers are disfigured from osteoarthritis and don’t work as well - I have to lean over the keyboard a little bit to pound down with my fingers. Which, of course is added to my cervical spine issues. Thank you for letting me vent :-) and thank you for the validation describing how tedious business “sitting” is, even when allowed to stand up regularly.

@richardburgess5215 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for clearing up the definition of sitting standing and walking

@MsamerieJohnson 5 жыл бұрын

Your videos are always helpful. Its good to actually analyze how you sit, stand & walk while you are sitting, standing and walking. I used to think standing & walking were the same thing. I always knew sitting was the main problem but found out I have a much harder time standing than walking.

@mb3214 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your "How Does Social Security Define Sitting, Standing And Walking" inspirational thanks for sharing. I'm struggling with Capitva PIP Video Assessment 2/2/23 @ 2.15pm. I'm to have some one sit with me for my next appointment, my daughter as offered to sit with me. 💌

@donnar9864 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jonathan!!! I've learned alot from you....my case got rescheduled for 3 mo from now because my situation has gotten worse and I have several Dr's appts lined up and my lawyer wanted to be able to present the recent findings. So now, I have more time to prepare and thanks to you I'm learning so much!!!

@gracie100404 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! It's like you read my mind. Very helpful!

@markstench4470 6 жыл бұрын

Once again outstanding information, THANK YOU COUNSELOR, my hearing is November 13th so I am absorbing any and all information , and your information is sound and presented very concisely and clearly.

@ssdattorney 6 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome, Mark.

@rhondateris2711 5 жыл бұрын

How did your hearing go? Favorably I hope!

@skyescanis-lanista1913 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making these videos. They are helping me be much more confident for my hearing coming up.

@wildbutterflytiedye 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr. Ginsberg for this video-I just received my Daily Function Report packet in the mail today, so this clarifying video was uploaded in perfect timing. :-)

@ssdattorney 6 жыл бұрын

Great!

@mmone1178 6 жыл бұрын

Very Valuable information! Thanks for sharing 🙌🏾🙌🏾

@ssdattorney 6 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome.

@elizabethcantu9128 4 жыл бұрын

Excelente gracias 🙏 gracias 🙏

@bettyjohnson1209 5 жыл бұрын

Your videos have been very helpful have had very little contact with my attorney and he seems irritated when I reach out to him. My case goes before law judge in May and I am having knee replacement surgery 4 weeks before and need the other knee done but have not been able to reach him to inform him or even know how to prepare. Your videos are helping me to help myself especially after waiting 3 years.

@ssdattorney 5 жыл бұрын

Betty, I'm glad you find the videos helpful and good luck at your hearing.

@teddybear8571 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful information.. Thank you!!

@dreaminlayers 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I have to face my appeal hearing on the 8th of September by myself because my advocate, who knew my case inside and out, was through Kansas DCF and they laid her off during the covid shutdown. I was supposed to have someone else assigned and they said they would be on the call for my hearing in April, but they never called in, and I was too scared to do it alone so I rescheduled. I got lucky to get a new date even in this year! Now I am scared because part of my problem is memory issues, I have forgotten the date and time of this hearing so many times, and I just looked at the paper 5 minutes ago and can't remember the time! I've been fighting for this for over 5 years and when we filed the appeal LAST YEAR, me and the advocate I liked, they assigned me to a case worker at social security that turned out to not even exist!!! My advocate took her own time and went there to fix the problem and they didn't even give me a new worker, they just passed me around. We would send them files, while in the phone with them, and they would say they got it, but then a week later they would tell us they never got it! More than 3 times they sent me a letter saying my CD was enclosed, but there was no CD. I told the judge this in April and I FINALLY got a copy. I was in a car accident January 31st this year and it made my spine and hip issues so much worse, I'm supposed to have a case against the driver that hit me but I haven't been able to see a specialist because of the shut down and because I'm on Kansas state Medicaid. The MRIs were paid for by my car insurance, and reimbursed by the defendant's insurance, but I haven't been able to get the disability office a copy and I haven't had a specialist look at them, just my PCP and the radiologist that read the MRIs. I also finally got an appointment with the epilepsy neurology specialist, for my sleep seizures, narcolepsy, migraines, and vision/eye problems, but not until 2 days AFTER my hearing! Could you help me?

@williamsshane21 5 жыл бұрын

This is great advice.. I have a hearing coming up and I was wondering about this . Thanks

@ssdattorney 5 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome.

@MiguelAlvarezAdams 5 ай бұрын

What a blessing finding this video😮💪

@kasondaleigh 9 ай бұрын

Such important information. Thank you.

@bamamoondog9039 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent Video! Great information for Re-Evaluation paperwork. Thanks for sharing your knowledge! :-)

@ssdattorney 6 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. Glad you find them helpful.

@worstHorse12397 5 ай бұрын

SOOOO good to know-thank you-Buffalo, NY

@MrsSchroeder 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Good information!

@ssdattorney 6 жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

@cathymcclardy1290 4 жыл бұрын

THATS BIGGEST PROBLEM I CANT STAND OR SIT THAT LONG AT A WORK SITE MY ARTHRITIS N RITE HURTS MY UPPER RITE BACK HURTS IF I SIT TO LONG

@trinaleneir881 4 жыл бұрын

Your awesome.

@jamesalcorn1778 6 жыл бұрын

Keep up the great work

@ssdattorney 6 жыл бұрын

I will do my best!

@billthompson5644 6 жыл бұрын

This was definitely one of your better videos, which is a hard choice to make because they're so full of valuable information. Thank you again sir and may God Prosper your life for all of the help you have been two people.

@ssdattorney 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words.

@DokBua0424 3 жыл бұрын

That's a good point!👍🤔

@battybethc 4 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for you video. Very information great!

@ssdattorney 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words.

@angietinsley6093 3 жыл бұрын

2/2020 Benign brain tumor on my brain headache siezurs and my eyesight is going quick it's also in my brain stem& pituitary gland size of 2golf balls on 3 main arteries in my brain .. Surgery a must.1/2021 3 weeks later DVT, venous statis, cellulitis for the last 7months, barley can walk and sit also non controlled diabetes 2 nurooathy in my feet and fingers, severe back and knee pain from 2 car accidents, hashimotto disease 11doctors later all dr responded to requests. Hopefully that's enough for an apprroval 🙏 if I got paid for pain I think I would be rich 😭😭 great videos thank you

@vegiguy16 5 жыл бұрын

I wish I had this guy for my attorney. It's the day before my hearing and I have to learn this stuff from youtube videos because the legal representative I have didn't give me this simple information.

@MsPhillyG 5 жыл бұрын

G.S its the day before my hearing too and I'm in the same boat. I have never set eyes on my lawyer and we are meeting 30mn before we go before the judge.

@sandyb2275 5 жыл бұрын

My hearing is Wednesday the 3rd and.only met lawyer once. I am freaked out and only hope I do well. Hope your God's well!

@cfoster6804 5 жыл бұрын

@@sandyb2275 How did it go?

@VictoriaKempPhotos 4 жыл бұрын

@@sandyb2275 I lost my case years ago, same thing happened to me. I am reapplying. A botched surgery left me unable to raise my right arm and they denied me 6 years ago.

@worstHorse12397 5 ай бұрын

Such great info-Buffalo, NY

@scottframe1785 4 жыл бұрын

That for the help

@diamondlol7863 6 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on how the wait is for ferdearl civil lawsuit against Social Security and what to expect

@cyndicammalleri4191 4 жыл бұрын

Just came across your videos. I have a Psychological evaluation tomorrow. I have been reading articles on what to expect. Your videos have been very helpful. I am doing this on my own as of right now and have heard most people get denied on the first try. Do you have any recommendations on how to find a lawyer in my area? Thank you

@ZteveW 4 жыл бұрын

Any tips for remembering everything in all of your videos?

@chrisbee5355 3 жыл бұрын

I bounced around from shelter to shelter due to my sister's emotional & physical abuse due to my 1st denial. i could not even articulate that @ my hearing. I had the WORST lawyer in PA for my 2nd court hearing. And THEY told ME I had the WORST judge, approving like no one! I have spinal stenosis. Widowed, divorced 55 1/2 yo female with no hope left. I will now have to tell my boss I cannot work anymore. And will now have to return back home where my mom died 2 years ago & deal with my alcoholic sister.

@nvdawahyaify 4 жыл бұрын

i wish i had known this information. my answers would have been different.

@ronbo30 3 жыл бұрын

Makes sense

@cornellwilliams3 5 жыл бұрын

I should of watch you’re videos before my hearing of October 2017! My attorney never told me about what to expect at my hearing.

@cfoster6804 5 жыл бұрын

Did you lose?

@angelsbutterflies6293 3 жыл бұрын

Same here my case was dragged out for over 6 years and my attorney told me to come in an hour before the hearing so he could prep me and he never did and he said that we didn't have time and we honestly did because we was an hour early before the time scheduled for the court hearing in front of the judge they just wanted to get it over with. I had the worst attorney and wish to God i would have seen these videos before my hearing because basically i went in there blind without knowing what to say only the truth. Even though my attorney was absolutely horrible and he never hardly answered my phone calls i sti almost won and i believe it's because they didn't want me to get all that backpay because even the judge had brought up how much money i had made and i worked for it. I was still waiting on records because i just had started seeing a dr not long before the hearing was called and my attorney should have asked for a continuance and i guess it's because i was at the age of 49 and now I'm 50 and i have alot more evidence and thanks to watching all his videos I've learned alot plus Mr.. Ginsberg looked over my case for me and recommended an attorney that would be closer for me because i wish i could have had him as an attorney and the law firm that he recommended they answer my calls each and everytime. But before i sign all the paperwork I'm gonna make sure that i have all the tests done that they're fixing to do so i have all the evidence to support the rest of my case. Thank you Mr. Ginsberg for all you're help it's much appreciated.

@lynnburton7873 3 жыл бұрын

I’m in the same boat as well, my attorney that I did have never informed me abt allot that will happen, my case has been going on for over 8 years now, since then she has walked away from my case & I’m all alone fighting for what is rightfully mine, plus it’s in federal court now….

@pandapuffzee8255 Жыл бұрын

I'm atheist but you are going gods work. Thank you dearly for every single one of these videos.

@ssdattorney Жыл бұрын

Wow. Thank you very much!

@ThePeterDislikeShow 4 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't the office have to accommodate your sitting posture if that was the case?

@zerozilch 4 жыл бұрын

They act like people want to apply an go through this humiliating slam on a persons well being totatally disgustipated

@joebertucci813 Жыл бұрын

We discussed all this and the disability doctor pretended my woman was obese and that is the reason why her thigh goes completely numb and she cannot stand for more than 20minutes.

@offgridmysolojourney155 6 жыл бұрын

Very informative... Thank you, Tammy ps. what attorney would you recommend for Vegas area.

@ssdattorney 6 жыл бұрын

Send me a direct email - ginsberg (at) gmail.com

@Keeperofloveys6 8 ай бұрын

I have about 5 minutes top. Before I have to move. I need to shift at least, and that goes the entire shift. The desk is uncomfortable to fit my legs under also

@pamraymond 5 жыл бұрын

What does a Vocational Expert do at a Social Security Disability hearing? What impact does she/he have on the final decision from the judge?

@kristysokoloski9089 5 жыл бұрын

Please give further examples of a job where someone is Walking.

@ssdattorney 5 жыл бұрын

Waitress, order picker, counter clerk, housekeeper, bellhop. Look at the DOT for any light or medium job - theodora.com/dot_index.html

@kristysokoloski9089 5 жыл бұрын

@@ssdattorney OK, thank you.

@robertlee810 4 жыл бұрын

I can do all 3 but what about the pain? I can sit in office chair but the pain in the back and hips how much of pain do I have to suffer before I can say I don't want to sit anymore? or standing or walking.

@frankguerra3314 6 жыл бұрын

I had a back x ray done a week ago. An I called the The Specialist for Social Security and asked him what was the results on the test for my back and he said that there was nothing wrong my back's been bad for many years I know something's wrong with this so now I'm going to have a mental exam done here in 2 weeks what should I expect

@1961maya 5 жыл бұрын

maybe you needed another type of test for your back

@glentreasure2466 5 ай бұрын

That’s where I wanted to get me a job but the way my legs hurt so bad I don’t think I can do it even when even when sitting down my legs I gotta shake my legs cause they hurt. My doctor told me if you’re a diabetic they’re gonna hurt like that that’s why I never said anythingto Social Security about it apply for a couple years back send me a letter saying I was denied, but I still get Social Security or other basis I think it’s too different SSISSA I know SSI is less or more than SSI and SSI in March

@sherimckay257 2 жыл бұрын

Do I need an attorney for my hearing

@glentreasure2466 5 ай бұрын

I’m on disability now but I’m trying to get different disability to disable because everything I do in my life go to wash my car. I got a set Cuz my feet gets numb. It starts hurting and that’s just about everything. I do my feet hurts so bad I gotta take my time And walk up steps and down steps one step at a time I can’t normally walk right down or up steps are used to walk and pick my grandson up from school. I tried it and I Quentin make it I had to sit down cause my feet was thumping. They tell me it’s because of When you have I don’t know if diabetes, diabetic diabetes called that or not so where your feet hurts so bad or you can barely stand up I would like to get me a lawyer and see what I can do

@nopenopenope171 Жыл бұрын

If we received a letter saying we're disapproved for SSDI does that also mean we're disapproved for SSI also??

@user-tb2jy9lu3d Жыл бұрын

My POTS/Dysautonomia doesn't allow me to sit for over 15-20 minutes at a time on average due to blood pooling in the legs and hands, and I have to stand up for a while and move around or I'll get all sorts of odd pain and discomfort in my legs. Will that help my case?

@ssdattorney Жыл бұрын

Yes it will. I don't see POTS (and Ehlers Danlos) often but I have won most of these cases even for younger claimants.

@mrharrison76 5 ай бұрын

Is va and ssd the same.

@ssdattorney 5 ай бұрын

No, they are completely different.

@jamienorris3276 4 жыл бұрын

How can I get someone to call me back????

@ssdattorney 4 жыл бұрын

Who are you trying to call?

@jamienorris3276 4 жыл бұрын

@@ssdattorney I've left messages. I will try again today.

@RashadSims-bh3zz 3 ай бұрын

I cant stand for a long time

@wingman5724 6 жыл бұрын

i am up for reconsideration can i actually win that

@ssdattorney 6 жыл бұрын

Right now the approval rate at recon nationally is about 11%. Basically it is a waste of time so don't get discouraged if you are not approved at recon.

@wingman5724 6 жыл бұрын

if medical records stood on their own then judges wouldnt try to ask trick questions or trying to find reasons not to give it to you you would think they would want to help you i dont understand this

@denisehoward4293 4 жыл бұрын

I am getting my approval next week from reconsideration I have FAITH plus alot of illness that limit me from doing so much.

@ryanryanryan4329 5 жыл бұрын

hello Jonathan Ginsberg is that a real courthouse in the Social Security office where does it get its power separations of power is illegal the judge just hired but he cannot bring his courtroom or the alj what about the clerk all evidence must pass through the clerk and have the clerk seal and Stamp of the clerk plus there's no docket number on any of the Appeals filed with the clerk shouldn't the clerk be inside the hearing recording during the hearing how can the Appeals Council overturn a judge final order did they attend law school or pass the bar exam only a federal court could over turn are change the alj or administrative law judge unfavorable decision all documents must have the clerk signature and date and seal and docket number working outside the courtroom is it legal fraudulent the appeal council is higher than the judge and can change a court order I don't think so. only a federal court could change administrative law judge decision something's wrong here it looks legal but it's not

@zenfan1098 5 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know if Jonathan makes money off of people watching his vids?

@battybethc 4 жыл бұрын

He is doing good for people who are disabled. I think he wants to help them. What he does for the disabled is priceless. He works hard at providing people with useful info to help them win their cases. If he does make money from his videos, it's none of my business. I learn from these videos. I thank him for doing good for the people who are disabled by giving them useful information.

@lynnburton7873 3 жыл бұрын

@@battybethc I feel the same exact way, my case has went to federal court & I’m also alone in it, cause my lawyer walked away from my case 4 years ago, I’m keeping my faith very strong that I can do this on my own…..

@ssdattorney 3 жыл бұрын

I do not monetize the videos with YT ads if that is what you are asking.