Proving you’re officially “disabled” for Social Security Disability benefits is complex. Learn about the requirements and how we can help.
While it’s obvious to you that your health makes it impossible to work, proving that to the Social Security Administration (SSA) is another matter entirely.
The SSA is a vast government program with thousands of rules and a complex system for deciding who gets disability benefits.
The team at the Schneider Law Firm, however, will study your situation and evaluate your case for free.
For us, it’s about results for you.
To qualify for benefits, you have to meet the SSA’s official definition of “disabled.”
You usually must be unable to work for at least a year because of a medical condition.
Your disability can be mental, physical, or a combination of both.
The SSA has a list of impairments that can qualify people for benefits.
Alternatively, Social Security considers you disabled if your health problems meet these conditions:
Social Security Disability (SSD) is a form of insurance run by the government. You enrolled in the program when you worked and paid Social Security taxes from your paycheck.
You have to meet these requirements to qualify for SSD benefits:
When you haven’t worked enough for Social Security Disability, you still may be eligible for another disability benefits program run by Social Security, called Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
SSI pays you benefits if you meet these criteria:
Social Security has special rules for people over age 50. The key for you is taking advantage of those rules.
Learn more about Disability After Age 50 »
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