Medical Eligibility for Disability Benefits

To qualify for disability benefits (either SSDI or SSI), you must prove you have a severe medical condition that limits you so much that you aren't able to work at any job. Disability Determination Services (a state agency that evaluates disability claims for the SSA) analyzes each disability claim with a five-step evaluation process.

The articles on this page explain how Social Security determines if your medical condition qualifies for disability benefits. Readers will learn about the criteria for medical eligibility, the role of the Blue Book listings, and why thorough medical documentation is essential.

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