If you are an insured worker, Social Security will potentially pay for almost any disabling condition which meets these reqirements:
1. Your condition is medically determined by a physician
2. The condition is expected to last at least 12 straight months or end in death
3. You are unable to work because of the condition for 12 straight months. (You DO NOT have to wait 12 months to file a claim--but the condition must not be expected to resolve within 12 months).
The exact definition of what Social Security will accept as "disability" varies by age. The most difficult definition of "disability" is for younger individuals, under the age of 50. The easiest definition is for persons of "advanced age," who are 55 and older.
What you need to know when you file for SSDI benefits:
Up to 80 percent of new claims are denied at the state level (application level)
Most claims get approved at the APPEAL level. Expect to be denied once or twice
Take your case all the way up to the hearing level for the best chance.
- Get a free consultation from an attorney before you start the appeal process.
The Forsythe Firm in Huntsville has represented claimants before the Social Security Administration and in hearings for 2 decades. The Firm has a high success rate and will never charge a fee until the case is won and back pay has been collected.
Call the Forsythe Firm (256) 799-0297 Free Consult
👀 What is an "insured worker?" It is someone who has worked and paid Social Security (FICA) tax at least 5 years out of the most recent 10 year period. The requirement is different for young workers who haven't had time to accumulate these years of work.
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