Social Security Disability FAQ

Read on for answers to some of the most common questions our Social Security Disability attorneys receive from our current clients.

Both SSDI and SSI are programs for disabled individuals. However, the key difference is that SSDI benefits are available to individuals who have accumulated a sufficient number of work credits (through paying taxes), while SSI disability benefits are available to individuals with low income and assets who haven’t earned enough work credits to qualify for SSDI.

Anyone who is out of work because of any medical condition should consider applying for SSDI. However, there are certain requirements for eligibility.

If you have suffered an injury or medical condition that prevents you from working for an indefinite period, you may be eligible to cancel any student loans you have.

If you are receiving Social Security Disability benefits, you can attempt to return to work without fear of losing your benefits immediately. The Social Security Administration allows you nine (9) trial work months during any five-year period.

The SSI program has strict limits on the amount of income and assets you can have and still be eligible.

To qualify for SSDI benefits, you must either be out of work or earning less than $1,320 per month in gross wages because of your medical conditions.

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a program for individuals whose health impairments prevent them from working.

There is no fee until you win! Our number one goal is to obtain a favorable result on your behalf, and therefore there is no fee unless our Social Security disability lawyers are successful in obtaining benefits for you.

Obtaining Social Security disability benefits can be a long, confusing, and tedious process. It typically takes anywhere from 6 to 24 months.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a program for individuals whose health impairments prevent them from working.

The answer is YES! While the rules differ from state to state, it is important to know that in some cases, there are offsets (reductions) against your Social Security disability benefits for workers’ compensation benefits you have received during the same time.

The Social Security definition of disability is based on your inability to work for a long period of time.

In order to be approved for SSDI, you will need to demonstrate that your disability is expected to last at least one year or be life ending. You will also need to demonstrate that you are unable to perform any substantial gainful activity, meaning that you cannot work eight hours per day, five days per week on a consistent basis.