1. Applying for Disability Jon Rodis Director, Winthrop Disability Commission Founder & Chair, Physicians Awareness Committee President, MA Chapter of the National Marfan Foundation 54 TH ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

2. Making the Decision to File Health Considerations Financial Considerations Emotional Considerations

3. The Filing Process Online or In person?

4. Our Suggested Checklist for Filing  Filling Out the SSI and SSDI Forms  State Funding / Programs  Support Letter (after first denial)  Doctor’s Support Letters  (Condition) Research  (Condition) Doctor’s Evaluation  Medical Records  Approved Cases in State  Daily Journal (with all listings)

5. Early Approval is Possible! Meeting Guidelines & Listings Residual Functional Capacity

6. Stages of Appeal Reconsideration Hearing Appeals Counsel U.S. District Court

7. Administrative Hearings Preparation Witnesses Medical Experts Vocational Experts

8. Contingent Fee 25% of retroactive payments with a maximum of $6,000

9. Don’t be discouraged, We are here to help!

10. Thanks for listening! Jon Rodis www.jrmarfan58.com wsalmgcdjm@aol.com 54 TH ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING