Social Security Administration

Glossary of Definitions

The Code of Federal Regulations provides us with a lexicon of terms commonly used at Social Security disability proceedings. https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/401/401-0025.htm § 401.25. Terms defined. Access means making a record available to a subject individual. Act means the Social Security Act. Agency means the Social Security Administration. Commissioner means the Commissioner of Social Security. Disclosure means making a record about an individual available …

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What Does Social Security Disability Mean?

Social Security Disability (SSD) is a program run by the United States government that provides financial assistance to individuals who are unable to work due to a disability. To qualify for SSD benefits, an individual must have a medical condition that is expected to last at least one year or result in death and prevents …

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