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FIT Templates Paul Silich Ed Detlie

FIT Templates Paul Silich Ed Detlie. Why should you care?. Why should you care? How can it help your clients?. Why should you care? How can it help your clients? How can you set it up?. 1) Go to http://www.ssa.gov/appeals/fit. 1) Go to http://www.ssa.gov/appeals/fit 2) Hope it’s there!.

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FIT Templates Paul Silich Ed Detlie

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  1. FIT TemplatesPaul SilichEd Detlie

  2. Why should you care?

  3. Why should you care?How can it help your clients?

  4. Why should you care?How can it help your clients?How can you set it up?

  5. 1) Go to http://www.ssa.gov/appeals/fit

  6. 1) Go to http://www.ssa.gov/appeals/fit 2) Hope it’s there!

  7. 1) Go to http://www.ssa.gov/appeals/fit 2) Hope it’s there! 3) Or ask ODAR for the CD, FIT v. 6.0

  8. Still works only with Windows XP and Word 2003

  9. Still works only with Windows XP and Word 2003No longer set to expire

  10. Still works only with Windows XP and Word 2003No longer set to expireWorking on Word 2007-compatible version -- due some day

  11. Extract to C:, not C:\temp

  12. Install following instructionsThen, go to File >> New SSA Doc >> DGS

  13. Determine what kind of decision you are working on, most likely FIT Fully Favorable Decision

  14. Work through the questions, with or without the FIT Worksheet

  15. Look through draft decision, find information that needs to be completed.

  16. Include RFC based on the ALJ’s specific hypo to VE

  17. Include RFC based on the ALJ’s specific hypo to VE Take really good notes

  18. Include RFC based on the ALJ’s specific hypo to VE Take really good notesOR ask for hearing CD

  19. Include specific findings to justify the RFC

  20. Include specific findings to justify the RFCAccept the DDS doctors’ restrictions and apply the Grids

  21. Include specific findings to justify the RFCAccept the DDS doctors’ restrictions and apply the GridsOR explain why the CE or treating doctor’s opinion is better

  22. Include specific findings to justify the RFCAccept the DDS doctors’ restrictions and apply the GridsOR explain why the CE or treating doctor’s opinion is betterAvoid overdoing the RFC --“icing the cake”

  23. Include specific findings to justify the RFCAccept the DDS doctors’ restrictions and apply the GridsOR explain why the CE or treating doctor’s opinion is betterAvoid overdoing the RFC --“icing the cake”Avoid red flags, such as excessive use of caselaw

  24. Explain why the claimant meets the Listings

  25. Explain why the claimant meets the ListingsMost likely Listing:

  26. Explain why the claimant meets the ListingsMost likely Listing: 12.05 C

  27. Submit the decision to ODARSend a printed copy and a Word file on CD

  28. Advanced user tipsPre-hearing proposed fully favorable decision

  29. Advanced user tipsPre-hearing proposed fully favorable decisionWhat cases are best for a proposed decision?

  30. Short Form FIT Template

  31. Short Form FIT TemplateGo to http://www.ssa.gov/appeals/fit

  32. Short Form FIT TemplateGo to http://www.ssa.gov/appeals/fitUse as Bench Decision?

  33. Short Form FIT TemplateWhat if I don’t have Windows XP or Word 2003?

  34. Short Form FIT TemplateWhat if I don’t have Windows XP or Word 2003?Email eddetlie@pcsia.com

  35. Short Form FIT TemplateWhat if I don’t have Windows XP or Word 2003?Email eddetlie@pcsia.comAdobe Acrobat-fillable form

  36. Short Form FIT TemplateWhat if I don’t have Windows XP or Word 2003?Email eddetlie@pcsia.comAdobe Acrobat-fillable formNeeds Acrobat Reader 9

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