Am I eligible for Social Security Disability benefits?

Social Security will pay you benefits if you cannot work because you have a medical condition that is expected to last at least one year or result in your death. This description is the federal government’s definition for disability and will be used to determine whether your situation qualifies you for disability benefits. The definition […]

The Social Security office will review your application to determine whether you worked enough years to qualify and to assess the level of your current work activities. If you meet these criteria, your application will be passed on to the Disability Determination Services office in your state which completes the disability decision for the Social […]

According to the Social Security Administration the length of time it takes to receive a decision on your disability claim can take from three to five months. It can vary depending on several factors, but primarily on: The nature of your disability; How quickly medical evidence is obtained from your doctor or other medical source; […]

Yes. The Social Security Disability Insurance has an initiative called Compassionate Allowances (CAL). This is a process whereby the Social Security office can provide benefits quickly to applicants whose medical conditions are so serious that their conditions obviously meet disability standards. There are 88 qualifying rare diseases and cancers on the list. Compassionate allowances allow […]

It is possible that certain members of your family qualify for benefits based on your condition and your previous work. Those family members include: Your spouse, if he or she is 62 or older Your spouse, at any age if he or she is caring for a child of yours who is younger than age […]