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Roy discusses the importance of accurately representing limitations in medical records for Social Security Disability cases with guest Kelly.

Housework is NOT considered 'substantial gainful activity' for your Social Security Disability case, But it IS used by SSA as evidence of your functional capacity. SSA weighs housework as one part of your overall functioning—not as proof you can work full-time. Roy talks with Kelly on The Place about being honest and detailed about your limitations. If the ALJ misstates your testimony (“You do all housework, so you can do any work”), your rep can argue the error on appeal. Sched...

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