Social Security Disability Process

If you have become disabled and unable to work you may qualify to receive Social Security Disability payments. The process to determine if you are disabled is more complicated than your doctor writing a note. The Social Security Administration Office has outlined very specific disabilities and requirements which must be met in order to receive Social Security Disability payments.

In order to be declared disabled an individual must have a disability so severe that they will not be able to work for a year or that will result in death. Unfortunately, short-term disabilities will not allow a person to qualify for the SSI or SSDI payout’s.

In order to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) an individual must begin by applying for Social Security Disability by filling out an application and sending it to the Social Security Administration to be processed.

After a lengthily review process, if your application has been approved you will receive a notice regarding your eligibility in writing. This notice will include the payment amount and the date the payment will begin.

The amount you receive for your payout will depend on the category you fit in (blind, disabled, or 65 older), the amount of income you have and the your current living environment. Usually the amount you will receive will be the maximum payout amount after your allowable monthly income has been subtracted out.

Unfortunately, many cases are initially denied. At this point it is possible to appeal your Social Security Disability claim and have it approved at a higher lever. Two things can be done to improve your chances for success. First, request a copy of the information in your file. By law you have the right to gather information about the policies, notes and decisions which were used to deny your claim. Next, talk to a competent Social Security Disability Attorney who can help review your disability claim and proceed through the the appeals process. Fill out the evaluation to the right and have your social security case reviewed.