SSDI Qualifications
Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, South Carolina
In order to qualify to receive SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) benefits, you must meet certain eligibility requirements. At the Dick James Law Firm in Greenville, South Carolina, we have attorneys who focus a large part of their practice efforts on immigration law and SSDI in order to be able to serve you better concerning these laws.
The United States government has set some basic guidelines in place for people to use in determining if you are eligible to receive SSDI benefits. The following is a brief explanation of each of these requirements.
Your Social Security History
In order to be able to receive SSDI benefits, you must have contributed to the social security program by paying into it with your taxes. Applicants must have earned a predetermined amount of work credits to qualify. This is determined by how long you paid into Social Security taxes. The number of work credits you have obtained will depend on your age at the time you became disabled. Your personal Social Security Statement will have this information.
Your Income
Another stipulation that determines your eligibility to receive SSDI benefits is your income. You must be able to show you are financially in need of receiving these benefits. Your income must
not exceed a certain monthly amount.
The Degree of Your Disability
You must be able to show you are disabled with an impairment or condition that is recognized by the federal government. Partially disabled people are not eligible. You also must be able to show that your disability directly interferes with your ability to do your job sufficiently.
Your Alternative Income Potential
A government representative will be assigned to your case. This individual will use certain factors to determine if you may be able to perform some alternative type of work to replace your lost trade. These factors include:
- Your age
- Your background
- Your education
- Your skills
In order to qualify, you must be unable to sustain any type of regular work.
The Duration of Your Benefits
You can only qualify to receive SSDI benefits for as long as your condition prevents you from being able to perform the duties of a regular job. If your prognosis and condition improve and your ability to work can be verified by a medical professional, your benefits will be discontinued.
To learn more about SSDI qualifications and how to file for benefits, please consult our SSDI attorneys in Anderson, Spartanburg and Greenville, South Carolina by contacting the Dick James Law Firm today.
800-714-6029
The Dick James Law Firm
611 N. Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
