Disability Determination: The Administrative Process and the Role of Medical Personnel: 13 (Contributions to the Study of World Literature)

Frank S. Bloch

ISBN 10: 0313276382 / ISBN 13: 9780313276385

Published by Praeger, 1992

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This is a study of disability determinations in five major federal programmes. The author defines various standards, key issues, the current use of medical personnel and models for their fuller use and for reforming the disability determination process. Series: Studies in Social Welfare Policies & Programs. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFG; JPQB; MBP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 526. . 1992. 1st Edition. hardcover. . . . .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Disability Determination: The Administrative Process and the Role of Medical Personnel: 13 (Contributions to the Study of World Literature)
• Publisher: Praeger
• Publication Date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0313276382
• ISBN 13: 9780313276385
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Who determines whether persons are disabled and eligible to receive the billions of dollars that are awarded in benefits under federal disability programs today in the United States? What kinds of standards are applied in making awards to millions of applicants? And how are disability determinations made and claims adjudicated? Frank S. Bloch provides a careful study of disability determinations in five major federal programs. His findings, models, and calls for reform, including the greater use of medical personnel, should interest those who want to know more about the medical-legal issues relevant to disability determination, the many factors that impact on disability decisionmaking, and the administrative process for making disability decisions.

This survey covers the disability determination process in U.S. social security, railroad retirement, civil service, veteran, and black lung disability programs at the federal level. Dr. Bloch defines various standards, key issues, the current use of medical personnel and models for their fuller use and for reforming the disability determination process.

About the Author

FRANK S. BLOCH is Professor of Law and Director of Clinical Education at Vanderbilt University's School of Law. He is the author of Federal Disability Law and Practice (1986) and journal articles dealing with disability policy and with training lawyers for the public interest.