I use Social Security Disability acronyms so frequently that I forget that most people do not know what they mean. Here is a short list:
Acronym |
Interpretation |
ALJ | Administration Law Judge |
AOD | Alleged Onset Date |
CE | Consultative Examination |
DDS | Disability Determination Services |
DIB | Disability Insurance Benefits |
DLI | Date Last Insured |
DLW | Date Last Worked |
DO | Local Social Security District Office |
DOE | Date of Entitlement |
DWB | Disabled Widow/er Benefits |
EOD | Established Onset Date |
EXR | Expedited Reinstatement |
FF | Fully Favorable ALJ Decision |
FMAX | Family Maximum |
IRWE | Impairment Related Work Expenses |
ODAR | Office of Disability Adjudication and Review |
PF | Partially Favorable ALJ Decision |
PIA | Primary Insurance Amount |
PWH | Prior Work History |
RECON | Reconsideration Level |
SSA | Social Security Administration |
SSDI | Social Security Disability Insurance |
SSI | Supplemental Security Income |
TWP | Trial Work Period |
UNFAV | Unfavorable ALJ Decision |
UWA | Unsuccessful Work Attempt |
VR | Vocational Rehabilitation |