Appeals
What is the form used to file an initial reconsideration request?
When a claim is considered _______, it means that irregular or inconsistent information was provided by the claimant, or there is an exceptional or unusual pattern identified that doesn't align with our rules or policies.
Anomalous Claim
In March 1937, this Cleveland streetcar Motorman, Ernest Ackerman, received the very first Social Security retirement benefit payment. It was a one-time, lump-sum payout. How much was it for?
A) $7, B) $0.77, C) $0.17
C) $0.17
For those persons retiring before the start of monthly benefits in 1940, a single lump-sum payment was made. Ackerman worked one day under Social Security, earned $5, and paid a nickel in payroll taxes. His lump-sum was equal to 3.5% of his wages so he got 17 cents.
What is the name of the evil fairy who cursed Princess Aurora?
Maleficent
Title II and Title XVI, medical reconsiderations are determined by the state disability determination office (DDS)
True
By which method will we accept an appeal. (Hint: In class you were informed that we must have appeal submitted by this method)
Writing
What identifiers are required for status of Claim in order to release this information to a claimant?
SANDP+1
Each year Social Security beneficiaries receive a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) benefit increase. When were COLAs first made a permanent feature of the program?
A) 1940, B) 1975, C) 1950
B) 1975
COLAs were not a part of Social Security benefits when monthly started in 1940. In fact, they did not become an automatic feature of the program until 1975, as a result of a bill signed into law in 1972 by President Nixon.
In "The Lion King" movie, where was Simba born?
Pride Rock
For a Federal Court Review (if the claimant disagrees w/ the AC decision), the claimant can file a civil suit by submitting a request in writing to the FO.
False - The claimant would need to file a civil suit w/ U.S. District Court and request Federal Court Review and should contact an attorney or the court for filing instructions.
Claimants only have the right to appeal actions taken by Social Security that are _______ determinations. (What type of determination?)
Initial Determination
Before determining which queries and input screens to review, you must first identify the 2 different types of applications which are?
Disability and Non-disability
The first 35 million Social Security numbers and cards were not issued by the Social Security Board. What organization was responsible for issuing Social Security numbers from November 1936 until July 1937.
A) Census Bureau, B) Post Office, and C) Dept. of Interior
B) Post Office - Because Social Security was just getting started in late 1936, it lacked the network of field offices necessary to issue Social Security cards across the country. The Post Office performed this duty until the Social Security Board could get its first offices up and running
What is the name of the island where Moana Lives?
Motunui
When a claim is in quality review, it is ok to provide the caller with the initial determination.
False - Per I&I, it advises "DO NOT discuss an interim disability decision with the claimant". There is a possibility that the initial determination could be reversed.
An appeal gives an allowance of 60 days to file and 5 days for mailing. After this time has passed, there must be a __________ reason included with the appeal?
Good Cause Reason
NH calls in for a status of a DIB claim that is pending and was filed on 06/01/2024. DDS received the claim on 07/23/2024. There was no additional evidence or consultative exam requested. How would you give this information to the caller per I&I what would you say?
ADVISE caller to recontact if no payment or notice is received by "03/10/2025"
Caller wants to submit additional medical evidence for pending claim, PROVIDE FO address.
Caller alleges dire need, REFER caller to local State benefit office (Social Services).
This is the first meeting of the Social Security Board, officially starting the operation of our Agency. Do you know when this event took place? A) 09/14/1934, B) 09/14/1935, C) 09/14/1936
B) 09/14/1935 -
September 14, 1935 exactly one month after the passage of the Act, the Board met for the first time. Board Chairman John G. Winant, Arthur Altmeyer, and Vicent Miles were present.
What was the First Animated Feature Film Released by Disney?
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Looking at DDSQ, the DST (Destination code at closure or transfer) will indicate a "Q", which means that the case has been transferred to the Office of Quality Performance / Quality Review
False - The code will indicate a "R" which stands for the Office of Quality Performance / Quality Review
What are the 4 stages of an appeal?
Reconsideration, Hearing, Appeals Council (AC), Federal Court
Under OB 23-24 - Anomalous Claims Identity Proofing Requirement, in the Handling Inquires section, what does it suggest you do? (Hint: CHIP/ Internet Procedures - iClaim/ Help Topics/ Operational Bulletins)
Instruct the claimant to visit their servicing FO within 30 days. If the claimant prefers an in -office appointment, attempt to schedule a PE appointment within 30 days. Include in the remarks that the appointment is to verify identity for anomalous claim.
The first local SSA District Office was opened in October 1936. Where was it located?
A) Baltimore, Maryland, B) Austin, Texas, C) New York City
B) Austin, Texas
In early 1936 the House Appropriations Committee Chairman (James Buchanan) wanted the Social Security Board to put a regional office in his hometown Austin, Texas as the price for his help with the Board's pending budget request. Since the regional office for that area had already been committed to San Antonio, a deal was made with the Chairman to have the first field office placed in Austin. The second office was in Nome, Alaska.
What is the name of the hunchback in "The Hunchback of Notre Dame"?
Quasimodo
In DDSQ the SCD is the date that the DDS received the application.
False - SRD is the date that the state received the application and SCD is the state closure date.