For those who are unable to work because of a mental or physical condition, Social Security Disability Benefits may be the only option as a source of income; however, many citizens do not understand the complexities associated with qualifying for the program.
One of the greatest misconceptions about Social Security Disability is that if an individual is working, they automatically will qualify for benefits if injured on the job. Nothing could be further from the truth, though.
The Social Security Administration requires that an individual work long enough to pay into the system before pulling benefits from it. An individual’s eligibility for Social Security is based on the number of credits they earn for time worked.
For instance, if a worker is hurt in the quarter before they turn 24, they typically must work for a year and a half during the three years before becoming disabled. After 24, the individual must typically have worked at least half the time.
If an injured worker believes they may qualify for benefits, they should immediately begin the application process because of the time it takes to process a claim.
The Social Security Disability Lawyers at the law firm of Newlin Disability recognize how complicated the application process for Social Security Disability benefits can be to understand. The firm is here to help anyone unable to work get the compensation they need.
