Overview
Overview
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What Are the Rules and Requirements for Social Security Disability Cases?
There are rules on both medical eligibility and financial eligibility for disability benefits.
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Social Security Disability Guidelines
The basics of how Social Security processes and decides a disability claim.
Non-Medical Requirements for Disability Benefits
MoreNon-Medical Requirements for Disability Benefits
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What Are the Non-Medical Requirements in a Disability Case?
There are two aspects to processing a disability claim: medical and financial/legal.
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Social Security Disability Work Credits (SSDI)
You must pass a recent work test and a duration of work test in order to be insured for SSDI.
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Income Limits & SSI Disability Eligibility
SSI is a needs-based program for low-income people who are blind, disabled, or elderly.
Medical Eligibility for Disability Benefits
MoreMedical Eligibility for Disability Benefits
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When Is a Person Considered Disabled by Social Security Disability?
For Social Security disability or SSI purposes, to be considered disabled, a person must have an impairment, either medical, psychological, or psychiatric in nature.
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What Medical Conditions Qualify for Social Security Disability or SSI?
An illness or disease does not need to be listed in Social Security's blue book to qualify for disability benefits.
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How Do You Qualify Medically for Social Security Disability or SSI?
There are several ways you can prove your illness or condition qualifies as a disability.
Your Chances of Getting Approved for Disability Benefits
MoreYour Chances of Getting Approved for Disability Benefits
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What Social Security Disability and SSI Cases Win?
The name of your condition won't win disability for you; here are the factors that matter.
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Is Age a Factor in Social Security Disability Claims?
Your age may play a significant role in determining whether your claim for Social Security disability benefits is approved.
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Does Your Education Level Affect Your Social Security Disability Claim?
In some cases, the amount of education you have can affect whether you get Social Security or SSI disability.