Anyone who is out of work because of any medical condition should consider applying for SSDI. However, there are certain requirements for eligibility, which include:
- Having worked for approximately five (5) out of the past ten (10) years and paid taxes
- Suffering from an injury or illness that has prevented or will prevent you from working
- Being unable to physically or mentally perform the work you have done in the past
- Being under your full Social Security retirement age of 66 years old
- Having a diagnosis from a doctor that supports your claim
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Thomas J. Giordano, Jr.
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Tom Giordano is a founding partner at Pond Lehocky, and head of the firm’s Social Security Disability practice. He oversees the firm’s attorneys, staff, and day-to-day operations, making sure that clients receive unrivaled customer service and attention along with the best possible legal results for their disability case.
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