Social Security Determinations Examiners

Are you an analytical, detail-oriented person looking for meaningful work? Our Social Security Disability Examiners impact thousands of Nebraskans each year! If you like autonomy and working independently but enjoy having a great supportive team with you, let us show you what we do!

Disability Determination Services (DDS) exists to produce accurate and timely disability determinations for the residents of Nebraska following Social Security Administration (SSA) rules and regulations.  DDS receives applications from SSA and makes a medical eligibility determination after gathering medical, psychological, functional, and vocational evidence. These eligibility determinations are based on medical and vocational criteria established by SSA for nationwide use.

Application window closes August 11, 2026

• Participates in extensive formal classroom training to obtain current knowledge of regulations, policies, and procedures of DDS.
• Reviews incoming cases to determine the type and amount of documentary evidence necessary for adjudication of cases.
• Establishes a record of requests for evidence, follow ups, receipt of evidence, and other accumulations of file notes.
• Reads, analyzes, and files evidence (e.g., medical reports, activities of daily living, vocational reports).
• Evaluates all evidence in case files to assess severity and duration of impairment, residual functional capacity, and future opportunity to engage in work activities.
• Prepares written reports to support medical decisions and paperwork for adjudication.
• Maintains regular & reliable attendance, travels independently, and works in a variety of settings. 

Working Conditions and Travel:

This position requires approximately 99% of work time spent in an office environment; the remaining 1% is spent traveling or working in alternative sites such as meetings or trainings.