Social Security Disability Questions

Can I Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits at Age 64 or 65?

You can apply for disability benefits until full retirement age.

Would waiting until age 62 help me get Social Security disability benefits?

Age 62 is important for the purpose of Social Security retirement, since it's the age of eligibility for early retirement benefits, but is it important for Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits?

Can a Chiropractor Help Me Get Social Security Disability for Back Pain?

Social Security needs a diagnosis from a medical doctor, but your chiropractor's opinion may help.

I'm 55 and can't lift 20 pounds because of a bad back. Why was I denied Social Security disability?

Social Security's "grid rules" say that in some cases you should be found disabled if you are 55 or older and can't do "medium" work, but the agency first must agree that you can't do your old job.

Shouldn't a Broken Leg That Doesn't Heal Qualify for Disability Benefits?

Social Security typically only grants disability to applicants with fractures when it’s been over a year and the disability applicant still can’t walk.

If my injury didn't happen at work, are any benefits available besides welfare or SSI?

If you are injured and unable to work for the long-term, you can start getting your Social Security benefits early.

Can I Get Disability for Poor Eyesight?

The Social Security Administration assesses vision problems by looking at your vision in your better (stronger) eye.

How Much Will My Monthly Social Security Disability Payment Be If I Collect Workers' Comp?

There are a number of factors that determine your SSDI benefits if you have received a partial permanent disability rating from workers' comp.

How to Increase Social Security Disability Payments

Learn what affects the amount of monthly disability benefits.

Will marriage affect my disability benefits from Social Security?

Marriage itself doesn’t affect your eligibility for SSI benefits, but if your new husband or wife has income, Social Security will deem some of his or her income to you , which might reduce or end your benefits.

Why Do I Have to Spend My SSI Disability Backpay Rather Than Saving It?

The value of your cash and belongings must stay under the SSI asset limit in order for you to maintain eligibility for the SSI program.

Can SSI Force Me to Apply for Early Retirement at Age 62?

One requirement of continuing to receive SSI benefits is that the SSI recipient apply for any other cash benefits that are available, and this includes Social Security retirement benefits.

Why Can't I Get Emergency Disability Payments From Social Security?

Social Security makes emergency payments to disability applicants only under some very specific circumstances.

Can You Get Financial Help While You Wait for a Disability Decision?

Question: My friend is waiting on disability; meanwhile her life has fallen apart. She has a degenerative birth defect that causes her to not grow collagen. As such her joints and body are slowly falling apart. Since having a spinal fusion operation, she has been unable to work. She no longer has insurance

Will SSI Count Your Spouse's Income If You're Married but Separated?

Can the SSA use my husband's income to deny me benefits?

When Did I Become "Unable to Work" for Social Security Disability Purposes?

If you made an attempt to return to work, but stopped, then you may be able to legitimately use the date you originally stopped working as your disability onset date.

Can I Work While Waiting for My Disability Decision?

Am I supposed to be working when I apply for benefits? If not, how long do I have to be off work?