Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

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Social Security Disability Insurance is a federal insurance program available to eligible taxpayers in the U.S. who have suffered a disability that renders them unable to work. SSDI is available on a permanent or temporary basis, depending on the nature of the disability.

In order to receive Social Security Disability Insurance, a person must:

  • Have a physical or mental condition that prohibits substantial gainful employment
  • Have a condition that is expected to last at least 12 months or result in death
  • Be under the applicable full retirement age as defined by the Social Security Administration
  • Have earned the necessary amount of Social Security work credits within a certain period of time

Questions about your eligibility for SSDI? Get a free case evaluation from a local Social Security attorney today. Simply fill out the quick case review form below to get started now.

SSDI Basics

Social Security Disability Insurance (or SSDI) is a form of income available for those who are unable to work due to a medical condition that is expected to last 12 months or longer.

SSDI is considered an entitlement program because those who are eligible to receive Disability payments have been working and paying into the system through payroll taxes called FICA deductions.

In order to receive Disability benefits, you must have a medical condition that prohibits you from doing your job and be unable to work in any other career field.

Beware of Errors in Your Social Security Claim

The vast majority of initial claims for Social Security Disability are rejected by the Social Security Administration (SSA) due to errors in the claim or for not offering specific enough evidence of disability.

The good news is that by filing an amended claim, you may be eligible to receive back-payments to the date of your original filing. The bad news is that you still must have your claim approved by the SSA.

It’s common for the SSA to reject claims that aren’t backed up by firm medical evidence. Even if you are medically disabled and unable to perform your job duties, the SSA rarely gives claimants the benefit of the doubt.

An attorney can help you fight for your Disability payments and help provide the objective medical proof that the SSA requires for your claim to be approved.

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Collecting disability payments can mean the difference between living a financially difficult live and having the means to support yourself. Speak with an attorney today and find out how you might qualify for Social Security disability.

Working with an attorney can take away the stress of dealing with government officials in the Social Security Administration. And Social Security laws spell out that an attorney can only collect fees if they help you resolve your case successfully.

Get the help you need in collecting disability benefits. Arrange a no-obligation consultation with a lawyer near you by filling out the quick case review form below.