Biopharmaceutical. noun A pharmaceutical inherently biological in nature and manufactured using biotechnology. adjective Relating to biopharmaceuticals, for example, products, technologies, companies or industries. Drug. noun A pharmaceutical inherently chemical (not biological) in nature and manufactured using chemical methods.
The Social Security Administration 's impairment listing manual ( called the blue book ) lists a number of impairments , both physical and mental , that will automatically qualify an individual for Social Security disability benefits ( SSDI ) or Supplemental Security Income ( SSI ) , provided the individual 's condition meets , or is equivalent to , ...
The claimant's treating source is the preferred source for the CE, but the DDS may obtain the CE from an independent source. After completing its development of the evidence, trained staff at the DDS makes the initial disability determination. Then, the DDS returns the case to the field office for appropriate action. If the DDS found that the claimant is disabled, SSA completes any outstanding non-disability development, computes the benefit amount, and begins paying benefits.