Based on your response, it appears you may not be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance ("SSDI") because you do not have enough work credits on your record.
As a person works and pays taxes, part of their taxes goes into Social Security. To be eligible for SSDI benefits, a taxpayer must prove that their disability began prior to their date of last insurance.
If you are not eligible for SSDI benefits, you may still qualify for disability benefits under Supplemental Security Income ("SSI").
Based on your response, you may or may not have sufficient work credits on your work record to be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance.
As a person works and pays taxes, part of their taxes goes into Social Security. To be eligible for SSDI benefits, a taxpayer must prove that their disability began prior to their date of last insurance.
You are encouraged to call 1-800 772-1213 and ask a representative from Social Security "when is my date of last insurance?" Please be sure to record the date that you are given.
Note: If you are not eligible for SSDI benefits, you may still qualify for disability benefits under Supplemental Security Income ("SSI"). Click here to learn more about SSI.
It is unlikely you will get approved for disability without a firm diagnosis from a doctor. While you can still apply for disability now, it is recommended that you work on obtaining a formal diagnosis for your primary disabling medical condition as quickly as possible.
Download our screen-by-screen guide on how to file for an initial application for Social Security Disability benefits all on your own over the internet.
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While we are hopeful you will get approved on first review, please be mindful that most claims are initially denied. The most important part is to get the process started by completing the initial application. If you are denied, don't worry! We would be happy to review your case further and help you on appeal.
2022 Disability Filing eGuide (pdf)
DownloadTo be approved for Social Security Disability benefits, the law requires that your disabling medical condition must be so ”severe” that it prevents you from engaging in “substantial gainful activity” for at least 12 consecutive months.
Based on your response, it appears that your condition is expected to improve within 12 months. As such, you may wish to explore short-term disability or long-term disability with your previous employer.
If there are any complications that arise during your treatment or if your condition declines, you may become eligible for Social Security Disability. Please do not hesitate to contact us in the future if you feel your medical condition has lasted or is expected to last for 12 consecutive months preventing you from working.
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