According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), three of the most common physical disabilities that affect people include arthritis, heart disease, and respiratory disorders.
About one in four Americans lives with a disability, managing a condition that either limits or completely prevents their capacity for work. A lack of income only adds to the stress of living with a disability.
Reach out to one of our nearby Social Security Disability...What Are the 3 Most Common Physical Disabilities?
Updated January 22, 2025
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), three of the most common physical disabilities that affect people include arthritis, heart disease, and respiratory disorders.
About one in four Americans lives with a disability, managing a condition that either limits or completely prevents their capacity for work. A lack of income only adds to the stress of living with a disability.
Reach out to one of our nearby Social Security Disability...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), three of the most common physical disabilities that affect people include arthritis, heart disease, and respiratory disorders.
About one in four Americans lives with a disability, managing a condition that either limits or completely prevents their capacity for work. A lack of income only adds to the stress of living with a disability.
Reach out to one of our nearby Social Security Disability...
When applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, there is an upper limit on how much income you can earn. As of 2024, the limit for disability applicants who are not blind is $1,550, while blind applicants can make up to $2,590 and still receive benefits.
However, the Social Security Administration (SSA) wants to encourage people to return to work when possible and has programs in place that allow them to earn money while receiving disability...
Two different Social Security programs pay benefits to people with disabilities: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). If you are considering accepting financial assistance from friends or family, it may affect your SSI eligibility. Financial assistance can disqualify you for SSI benefits, but not SSDI benefits. Generally, cash gifts reduce your SSI eligibility dollar for dollar.
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If you are a worker with a qualifying disability, you may meet the requirements for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Some of these include earning the minimum amount of work credits and having a disability listed by the Social Security Administration (SSA). If you meet the criteria for disability benefits, you can continue to receive them until you can work regular hours again or reach the required age to qualify for retirement benefits.
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You can receive disability benefits if your deceased spouse was receiving disability benefits at the time of their death or if they worked and earned sufficient work credits for you to qualify. The disability attorneys with our law firm can help you determine if you are eligible. You may also be able to use your spouse’s work history to qualify for disability benefits if you suffer from an impairment but do not otherwise qualify.
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