The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses a five-step process to determine whether or not a person qualifies for Disability benefits.
Learn more about the 5 steps of the SSDI process:
- Step 1 Financial Eligibility
- Step 2 Severe Impairment
- Step 3 Impairment Criteria
- Step 4 Previous Employment
- Step 5 Work Capacity
According to the SSA, a person is considered disabled if he suffered an injury or has a medical condition that prevents him from working and the injury is expected to last for at least one year.
How Do I Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits in Indiana?
You file your initial application for SSDI or SSI either
- online at the Social Security website
- by calling the Social Security Administration (SSA) at 800-772-1213, or
- by going to your local Social Security field office.
Indiana has 26 local Social Security field offices spread throughout the state. (The quickest way to find the one closest to you is to use Social Security’s field office finder.)
A list of impairments is all used to determine a person’s eligibility for benefits.
The Social Security Disability lawyers at Newlin Disability can help if you were denied SSD benefits.
