Do You Qualify For Disability Benefits?

You could qualify to receive thousands of dollars a month in disability benefits. Our disability lawyers designed a free quiz to help you determine if you may be eligible to receive benefits. Take the quiz below (it’ll take less than 5 mins to complete).

Disability Benefits Quiz

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Are you currently unemployed?(Required)

Yes

Do you expect to be out of work for at least 12 months due to a medical or psychological impairment or combination of impairments?(Required)

Yes

Are you currently receiving Social Security Disability benefits?(Required)

Yes

Is an attorney helping you with your case?(Required)

Yes

Have you worked for 5 out of the last 10 years (or 5 out of the 10 years immediately before you became disabled)?(Required)

Yes

How old are you?

Please enter a number less than or equal to 100.

Your Results

Based on your responses it sounds like you may qualify for Social Security disability. In order to qualify you have to have a severe impairment or combination of impairments that prevents you from being able to work on a full-time, competitive basis.

The vast majority of initial applications are often denied, and it may still be a good idea to seek a free case evaluation with a Social Security attorney. Your answers will be forwarded to a local law firm with the experience to evaluate your case and advise you on the best path forward.

Because you are over 50, even if Social Security believes you could still perform simple, unskilled sedentary (sit down) work, you may still be able to qualify if you don’t have any work in the past 15 years that would allow for you to make the adjustment to that kind of work.

Because you are over 55, even if Social Security believes you could still perform unskilled sedentary or light duty work, you may still be able to qualify if you don’t have any work in the past 15 years that would allow you to make the adjustment to that kind of work.

Based on your responses it appears you are still working. It is likely that you won’t qualify for disability benefits because of your current work. However, if you are working on a limited basis and earning approximately $1,400 or less a month before taxes, it is possible you might still qualify, assuming you are unable to perform more work as a result of your health. It may still be worth consulting with a qualified attorney if this is the case. One of our attorneys will reach out to learn more about your case.

Based on your responses, you indicated that you don’t expect to be out for at 12 months due to your health. While Social Security is not “total and permanent” disability as some people think, it is a long term disability program. That means that, in order to qualify, you must be expected to be out of work for at least 12 months, or have a disability expected to result in death. If neither of these qualified you may want to look into short-term disability or taking medical leave from your work.

Based on your responses, you indicated you are currently receiving Social Security disability benefits. Congratulations! It can be challenging to obtain these benefits. If you had a question other than your eligibility, don’t hesitate to contact us with your question. However, we likely won’t be able to help you obtain benefits if you are already receiving the same.

Based on your responses, you are unlikely to qualify for Social Security disability benefits due to your work history. SSDI is a benefit that requires you to pay in to the system and to obtain “insured” status. It may be possible that you do qualify at some earlier point in time, and it may make sense for you to contact Social Security directly to obtain your “date last insured.” This is the date by which you would have to prove you became disabled to qualify. If you worked substantially after this date, or your disability began after this date, you likely won’t qualify for benefits.

However, all hope is not lost! Even if you don’t qualify for SSDI benefits, you may still qualify for Supplemental Security Income if you are otherwise disabled, and meet the income requirements (generally, your household income falls below the federal poverty level, and you would otherwise qualify for general assistance). There are many rules regarding resources that can impact SSI eligibility so it is best to consult with an attorney or advocate to discuss your situation. One of our attorneys will reach out shortly to discuss your case with you.

Speak with a Disability Attorney

The vast majority of initial applications are often denied, and it may still be a good idea to seek a free case evaluation with a social Security attorney. If you’d like to go over the facts of your case, please complete the contact info below. Your answers will be forwarded to a representative of our firm with the experience to evaluate your case and advise you on the best path forward.

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