Eligibility

Qualifying for SSD Benefits

3 Main Factors Determine Eligibility

Employment, Income & Medical

There are dozens of requirements to qualify for benefits, but they mostly fit into one of these 3 categories (explained below).

We’re the first to admit that the formula that the Social Security Administration uses to determine eligibility is complex. But if you reach out to us on 484-861-4376 or fill out the free case evaluation online, we can find a lawyer to consider your specific details and help determine how good your chances are of securing benefits.

3 Main Factors Determine Eligibility

Employment, Income & Medical

There are dozens of requirements to qualify for benefits, but they mostly fit into one of these 3 categories (explained below).

We’re the first to admit that the formula that the Social Security Administration uses to determine eligibility is complex. But if you reach out to us on 484-861-4376 or fill out the free case evaluation online, we can find a lawyer to consider your specific details and help determine how good your chances are of securing benefits.

Eligibility Factors

Employment

Ability + Input

Employment Requirements

Fundamentally, you need to prove that your disabling condition prohibits you from your ability to work your previous job as well as ANY job in the entire United States that you would have qualified for just before your disabling condition.

^^Your medical disability must be meticulously and specifically documented. Disability Hero specializes in helping with medical disability documentation because a lot of people hoping for SSD find this step very tricky. (See more in the “Medical” tab.)

Also, depending on your age, you’ll need to have worked jobs that paid into social security for some length of time. Depending on your age, there are a certain number of quarters you’ll need to have paid into social security to be eligible for SSD. If you become disabled at 48, you’ll need to have paid in for 6.5 years, for example.

Income

There’s a magic number

Income Requirements

For 2018 claims: To be considered for Social Security Disability, your gross income (total you’re paid before taxes) can be NO MORE THAN $1,180 monthly if you are not blind (visually impaired).

For 2019 claims, gross income can be no more than $1,220 monthly if you are not blind.

If you complete the free case evaluation or give us a call on 484-861-4376, we can start working to determine if you are eligible for Social Security Disability.

Medical

Severity + Timing

Medical Requirements

Condition Severity

Your disabling condition must be documented as severe enough to qualify. The word “severe” is really important here! Because “severe” is not a medically defined term and it’s not defined by the social security administration, it’s subjective. You can rely on Disability Hero to help document your specific situation in terms that will speak to the severity of your medical condition.

Your disabling condition must last at least 12 months while being severe enough to impair the ability to engage in any type of employment.

^^ Your medical disability must be meticulously and specifically documented. Disability Hero specializes in helping with medical disability documentation because a lot of people hoping for SSD find this step very tricky.

Next Steps

If you think you are eligible

Disability Hero is your ally in the battle to secure disability claims. Out of the 10,000+ disability claims we’ve handled, we have an amazing 80% success rate! Compare that to only 35% of initial claims being accepted, and you can see why our clients love us.

  • We don’t receive lawyer fees until SSA approves your disability claim
  • We know what works
  • 24/7 support (phone, email, fax)
  • Fast start-up, rapid pace to beat tight deadlines

If you are unable to work due to a medical condition, timing is so important. Complete the free case evaluation online or give us a call on 484-861-4376 to start the process. But if you have more questions about Disability Hero, click below to learn more.

Next Steps

If you think you are eligible

Disability Hero is your ally in the battle to secure disability claims. Out of the 10,000+ disability claims we’ve handled, we have an amazing 80% success rate! Compare that to only 35% of initial claims being accepted, and you can see why our clients love us.

  • We don’t receive lawyer fees until SSA approves your disability claim
  • We know what works
  • 24/7 support (phone, email, fax)
  • Fast start-up, rapid pace to beat tight deadlines

If you are unable to work due to a medical condition, timing is so important. Complete the free case evaluation online or give us a call on 484-861-4376 to start the process. But if you have more questions about Disability Hero, click below to learn more.

We’re your ally: let’s secure benefits you deserve.

Start with a free case evaluation online or call 484-861-4376 now.

We’re your ally: let’s secure benefits you deserve..

Start with a free case evaluation online or call 484-861-4376 now.