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. Our...What Are the Requirements for Social Security Disability Insurance?
Updated June 21, 2024 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. Our...
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. Our...
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. You can learn more about...
The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers two Social Security disability benefits programs. One is called Social Security Disability Insurance, and the other is called Supplemental Security Income. In short: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is based on a work credit system. This means applicants’ eligibility depends on their age and how long they worked at jobs paying into Social Security. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is...
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 for at least a year. The Social Security Administration will consider your medical records, opinions from your doctors, and other evidence that shows how your symptoms affect your daily life when determining if you qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance...
No, the Social Security Administration (SSA) does not deny everyone the first time they apply. However, it does initially deny nearly two-thirds of all Social Security disability applications. While this rate seems high, it means the SSA approves approximately one-third of all applications without requiring claimants to put in additional work. There are several reasons the SSA denies applications, many of which are avoidable. Working with a Social Security...