Social Security Disability Law Benefits Program

2008-04-28 11:56:32

( Legal )



If you are unable to work due to a serious physical or mental injury or illness (regardless of whether it is work-related or not), you may qualify for the benefits granted under the Social Security disability law. Unlike the workers' compensation program which is run by the individual states, the benefits program under the Social Security disability law is operated by the federal government.

Requirements for Eligibility

To be eligible for the benefits provided in the Social Security disability law, you must be below the age of sixty-five. You must also be able to show proof from a medical doctor or a health-care professional attending your treatment procedures that you are not capable of carrying out your work because of certain serious physical or mental injury or illness. It must be established that this injury or illness may result in death if left unattended, or is expected to last for at least a year.

You must have also earned enough credits to qualify for the Social Security disability law benefits. You actually earn these credits through the contributions you and your employer made to the fund which is established by the Social Security disability law.

Rules in Applying for Benefits

It is crucial that you make a timely application for the benefits provided by the Social Security disability law. Delay in filing an application, as a general rule, may result in forfeiture or disapproval of your benefits. In case you fail to file your application for benefits within the time limit, or your application has been denied for some reasons, then you must consult any of the Social Security disability attorneys near you. You may still have a chance to apply even after the expiration of the time limit, or you can still file an appeal because of the denial of your claims.


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