COMMON CONDITIONS THAT QUALIFY FOR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY CHECKS

There is no certain medical impairment required to qualify for Social Security disability benefits.  Claimants qualify for benefits based on thousands of medical conditions, both physical and mental.  

Here are the general criteria Social Security will look for when awarding a disability claim.

Under Age 50:  Any condition, or combination of conditions, with chronic symptoms that make it impossible to perform any full-time job which exists in the national economy (not just the jobs you have performed in the past).

Age 50 and over:  Any condition, or combination of conditions, with chronic symptoms which make it impossible for the claimant to perform any of the jobs they have performed within the 15 year period prior to filing for disability.  

Note that the requirement gets a little easier for persons age 50 and over.

There are no "one rule fits everyone" guidelines with Social Security.  Each case will be evaluated individually.  However, there is no certain medical impairment required to be found disabled.  If you have an impairment that prevents you from doing full time work, you have a claim and you should file for benefits.

For help or more information, please contact us at:

THE FORSYTHE FIRM
7027 Old Madison Pike NW
Huntsville, AL 325806
"Across From Bridge Street"
PHONE:  (256) 799-0297

WEBSITE: SOCIAL SECURITY JUSTICE 

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