Who’s Eligible for Disability Benefits? Eligibility for Social Security Disability benefits varies between the SSDI and SSI programs. SSDI Eligibility To qualify for SSDI, applicants must meet the following criteria: Disability or Blindness You must have a disability that significantly impairs your abil...
The SSA strictly defines disability for SSDI purposes. A worker must be totally disabled to receive benefits. The SSA does not award benefits for partial or short-term disabilities. To be considered disabled, the SSA requires the applicant to meet the following criteria: 1. An applicant cannot ...
My doctor says I am disabled, so why was I denied Social Security disability benefits? There are several reasons why you could be denied disability by Social Security. Reasons Why Social Security and Your Doctor Could Disagree First, there is the chance that you are not disabled as defined by...
Types of Social Security Disability Benefits Qualifying for Social Security Disability Why Social Security Disability Claims Are Denied How Social Security Disability Appeals Work What to Do if Your Social Security Disability Application Has Been Denied Get Help from a Social Security Disability Lawyer ...
Reports on a review of medical criteria used by the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) to determine disability in multiple sclerosis and eligibility to receive benefits. Information ...
Service members who are injured or ill may be eligible to receive Social Security disability benefits if they are determined to be disabled by the SSA, which uses the following criteria: The member must be Unable to do substantial work because of medical condition(s); and ...
It's a good idea to get an experienced special-needs planning attorney involved early in the process – as soon as you know disability is a potential issue – to preserve eligibility for benefits and to protect the family’s assets. Your Social Security office will be able to refer you to...
[Excerpt] This report presents information on two components of federal disability benefits, those provided through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs. The SSDI program is an insured program that provides benefits to individuals who have ...
Any mental or physical condition may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits provided it prevents you from sustaining self-supporting work activity or substantial gainful activity (SGA) for twelve months or longer. Social Security Disability examiners use a disability guide book called "...
This plan provides Social Security disability benefits (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to a person who has a qualified physical and/or mental disability, provided the individual’s condition meets the program’s specified criteria. If you receive benefits from any other government/privat...