 Do You Have To Be Almost Dead To Qualify?
There is a common myth that in order to qualify for Social Security Disability/SSI that you have to be crippled and almost dead. This is not true.
The definition of who is disabled under the Social Security rules it not easy or straight forward.
To qualify for Social Security Disability/SSI you must prove that you have physical or mental impairment that is severe enough to keep you from engaging in “substantial gainful employment” for at least 12 months.
The decision to award benefits is based on several factors, some of which take your age, education, past work history, and health into consideration.
Social Security recognizes that certain people will have a tougher time finding work than others due to special circumstances beyond their control.
If you have certain recognized medical or mental conditions, you may qualify for social security regardless of your age and work history.
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