Who Qualifies for Social Security Disability Insurance?

When tragedy strikes resulting in physical or mental injuries that prevent us from working, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is there to help. It can be a difficult process, however, to actually obtain the SSDI benefits we may be entitled to.

There are a number of requirements one must meet in order to be eligible to receive SSDI. These include:

• That you suffer from a physical or mental impairment that is considered severe. In order to qualify as a severe impairment, the injury must have an effect on your ability to function and perform daily tasks.
• That such harm has lasted more than one year. If your condition has not yet lasted one year, it must be “projected” to last at least that long.
• You are unable to return to your past work or any other form of work. Past work includes any job you have performed in the past fifteen years. Future work means any work you can reasonably be expected to perform given your education, background and work history.

Paperwork is also an important part of receiving SSDI benefits. The more paperwork you have, the easier it will be to receive the benefits you may deserve. Keep all medical records and copies of any medical bills from any medical professional you received treatment from.

If you would like to learn more about Social Security Disability Insurance, please contact the experienced SSDI attorneys at Stipe Injury Law today for your free consultation.