Are You Eligible for Social Security Disability Benefits?
Blog About Disability Benefits and How to Apply For Them
Most people who are disabled or have a medical condition that will make them unable to work for at least a year, should apply for Social Security Disability benefits. This includes both SSI (Supplemental Security Income) and SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance).
There is no question that the application process is long, complicated, confusing and can be very frustrating. However, our blog posts provide answers to many of your questions about the application process and how you can improve your chances of being approved. The information on this page will get you started.
If you are disabled and need help with your disability claim, contact our office today for a free evaluation of your case. We handle cases from all over the country and cannot charge attorney fees unless we win your case as required by law.
Are You Eligible for Social Security Disability Benefits?
Find out how to apply for disability benefits. Visit our website and find out if you are eligible.
Social Security provides benefits that can help you when you have a disabling condition that makes it impossible for you to work. But what is considered a “disability” by Social Security can be very different from what you consider to be a disability.
In order to be eligible, your medical condition must meet Social Security’s definition of a disability. Your condition must be severe enough to continually interfere with your ability to perform basic work activities and it must have lasted or be expected to last for at least 12 months (or result in death).
Current list of qualifying disabilities
If your medical condition matches one of the conditions on the Listing of Impairments and it meets all of the listed criteria, you will automatically be found disabled. If your specific medical condition is not on the list, but you believe it is just as disabling as one that is on the list, then Social Security may find that your condition equals a listing.
If you do not have an impairment on the listing or an impairment that is equal in severity, then Social Security will consider whether you are able to perform any work that you
Are You Eligible for Social Security Disability Benefits?
Under the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) rules, disability benefits are reserved for those individuals who are unable to work because of a severe medical condition. You must show that you have a health problem that will last at least one year or result in your death and that it prevents you from performing any job.
You can apply for Social Security Disability benefits online, in person at your local Social Security office, or over the phone. You can also apply by mail.
If you are not sure whether you are eligible for disability benefits, you can use the SSA’s Adult Disability Checklist to see if your medical condition and work history may qualify you for benefits.
If you recently became disabled and have not worked in awhile, you can learn more about Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. SSI is a needs-based program that provides monthly payments to disabled adults with limited income and assets.
If you have a physical or mental condition that makes it difficult or impossible to work, you may be eligible for Social Security disability benefits.
To qualify for Social Security disability benefits, you must first have worked in jobs covered by Social Security. Then you must have a medical condition that meets Social Security’s definition of disability.
Social Security pays only for total disability. No benefits are payable for partial disability or for short-term disability.
When it comes to Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, one of the most common questions we get from prospective clients is, “Am I eligible for SSD benefits?” There are several factors that go into determining eligibility for SSD benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has a list of about 1,000 impairments that will automatically qualify for SSD benefits. These are known as Compassionate Allowances conditions. The SSA also has a “Blue Book” listing other impairments that may qualify for SSD benefits. Finally, you can qualify for SSD benefits if your condition is not in either of these lists but it is severe enough to prevent you from doing any work that exists in the national economy.
In order to determine whether you are eligible for SSD benefits, you will need to fill out a short application form and provide some basic information, such as:
• your name and date of birth
• information about any prior jobs you have had
• information on your medical providers
The SSA will review this information and decide whether or not you qualify for SSD benefits. If the SSA needs more information it may contact you or your medical providers. An experienced disability attorney can help ensure that all necessary documentation is provided to
To qualify for Social Security Disability benefits, you must have worked in jobs covered by Social Security. Then you must have a medical condition that meets Social Security’s definition of disability.
Social Security pays only for total disability. No benefits are payable for partial disability or for short-term disability.
Definition of Disability
If you are disabled, according to the Social Security Act:
You cannot do work that you did before; and
We decide that you cannot adjust to other work because of your medical condition(s); and
Your disability has lasted or is expected to last for at least one year or to result in death.
