1. Evaluation of the SSAE Brad Johnson, Lay Advocate
Cindy Viers, Benefits Counselor
Stone Mountain Health Services

2. Schedule for Submission of Additional Evidence
What is a SSAE?
Schedule for Submission of Additional Evidence
Preliminary Decision based on the Department of Labor’s Findings of 413B Exam and other Information Disclosed

3. Claims are like snowflakes, there are no two the same
It is important to READ all of the SSAE on every Claimant

4. Look at the review of evidence “would be entitled” or
“would not be entitled”

5. Carefully look over the Medical Evidence

6. Make sure you are aware of Evidence Deadlines

7. It is important to know the Responsible Operator and their Representatives

8. Know your Claimant

9. When to Withdraw

10. Now let’s take a look at some examples