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WHO CAN GET SSDI (SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILIT)?

You may qualify for Social Security disability benefits with the following criteria:

1.  You have worked at least 5 of the 10 years before the disability began, thus earning the necessary work credits.  You must pay in to take out.

2.  You have a medically determinable severe impairment which

    a.  has lasted for at least 12 straight months

    b.  is expected to last for at least 12 straight months, OR

    c.  will end in death (terminal)

3.  Your medical/mental condition(s) preclude working at substantial gainful activity (in 2024, you can't earn at least $1,550 per month).

4.  You have excellent medical records (documentation) to prove the severity of your impairment and how it effects you ability to perform work-like functions.

5.  You are not currently working at "Substantial Gainful Activity," i.e., you are not working and earning wages, commissions, tips or self-employment income of $1,550 per month (gross), or more.

SOME USEFUL TIPS ABOUT YOUR SSDI CLAIM

  • First applications have a very high denial rate.  Don't expect to be approved just by filing an application.  That's the first step
  • The first appeal, called "Reconsideration" is usually a waste of time, too, but it is required.  So file it.
  • The next appeal takes you before an Administrative Law judge for a hearing.  This is your best chance to be approved!
  • You will have about 3X better chance of approval with a lawyer.
  • You may receive "back pay" for the months you wait to be approved.
  • Lawyers can't charge you a fee unless you win with back pay.
  • You must keep seeing your doctors regularly and follow medical advice (be compliant with treatment).
If you need assistance qualifying for Social Security disability benefits, contact The Forsythe Firm in Huntsville, AL.  Free consultations.  Call (256) 799-0297.  We will answer your questions.

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