There is no particular amount of time that you have to be not working in order to apply for Social Security Disability but the test of disability for Social Security is whether or not your condition is so severe that you will be unable to work for 12 continuous months. What that means is that you don’t have to wait to be off work for 12 months but you do have to have a serious condition. We regularly help people apply for Social Security disability benefits prior to they’re being off work for one year. So I don’t really suggest that people wait a long time to apply for Social Security Disability benefits. Once it becomes clear in consultation with your doctor that you’re going to be off work for a very extended period of time, that would be a good time to apply.
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Should I Appeal if My Disability Benefits Application Is Denied? Navigating the process of applying for disability benefits can be challenging and emotionally taxing. You have likely spent
If you have a mental illness that interferes with your daily life and prohibits you from working, there is help available. You can qualify for the same Social Security Disability benefits as someone
How Long Do You Have to be Off Work to Apply for Disability Benefits? Obtaining Social Security Disability benefits can take a long time, so it is important to know when you should apply. If you
A COLA or Cost-Of-Living Adjustment for Social Security disability and retirement recipients is in place for 2021. Since 1975, Social Security's general benefit increases have been based on
When applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, there is an upper limit on how much income you can earn. As of 2021, the limit for disability applicants who are not blind is $1,310, while
Under some circumstances, depression can qualify you for Social Security Disability benefits. However, you must show that your depression is so severe, chronic, and long-lasting that you cannot work
You can still potentially receive Social Security disability benefits without ever seeing a doctor, yet, it will likely be difficult. The Social Security Administration (SSA) follows a step-by-step
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