WHAT ARE BASIC REQUIREMENTS TO GET SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY

The basic requirements to get Social Security disability are:

  1. You have not yet attained full retirement age (if you have, you can get retirement benefits, not disability)
  2.  Have a severe medical impairment that has lasted, or is expected to last for 12 consecutive months OR to end in death.
  3. You are not currently working due to your medical condition(s).
I should note that you must have objective medical evidence to prove the severity of your medical problems.  This means that you have been evaluated and treated by a doctor and medical records are available to describe the duration and severity of your symptoms.

Question:  "If I haven't been to a doctor for my condition, won't Social Security send me to one of their doctors for an exam?"

Answer:  Yes, they may.  However, in most cases these exams will not establish that you have a disability and will not result in approving your claim.  Medical evidence from your own doctor is much better. 

If You Need Help

Please contact us at
THE FORSYTHE FIRM
7027 Old Madison Pike NW
Huntsville, AL 35806
"Across From Bridge Street"
PHONE (256) 799-0297

Free consultations - You never pay a fee until your claim is won and paid.

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