On June 19, 2021, ALJ Jane Doe issued a favorable decision granting disability insurance
benefits (DIB) in the case of John Smith, SSN ###-##-####. We believe this decision
is incorrect because the claimant does not meet insured status under title II of the
Social Security Act at the established date of onset.
J. Smith filed an application for a period of disability and DIB on April 11, 2017.
The claim was denied at the initial and reconsideration levels. At the hearing, Judge
Doe found J. Smith disabled as of January 12, 2017. In the decision, Judge Doe states
that J. Smith's date last insured for DIB was June 30, 2017. A review of J. Smith’s
earnings record shows that his date last insured is December 31, 2016.
Section 223(a) of the Social Security Act states that disabled individuals must meet
insured status to be entitled to monthly benefits under title II.
Because J. Smith does not meet insured status on the date of onset, we are returning
the case to you and respectfully requesting a revised decision. Please send your determination
to PC 7, Division I as soon as possible.
John Tech, Reconsideration Disability Examiner
john.tech@ssa.gov (410) 555-5555