Millions of Americans are unable to work due to health conditions. For most of these individuals, Social Security Disability benefits are a lifeline to a resource for income. However, many individuals are curious about how the benefits a person receives are determined.
The Social Security Disability Lawyers with Newlin Disability explain that the Social Security Administration uses the amount of money a claimant has made throughout their lifetime to determine the amount they should receive in benefits if they are disabled.
An article from CNS News stated that the same standards are used to determine the benefits for dependents. Those who may qualify for benefits based on another individual’s work include spouses and children. A husband or wife may be able to collect their spouse’s Social Security Disability benefits if they are over 62 years old or at any age if they are caring for a child younger than 16 years old or disabled.
A child can collect a parent’s benefits if they are unmarried and younger than 18 years old. They can also collect if they are 19 or younger and attending an accredited school. They may continue to collect a parent’s benefits after the age of 18 if their disability affected them before the age of 22 years old.
The law firm’s team of attorneys understands the complexities of the laws overseeing Social Security Disability Eligibility and encourages anyone considering applying to discuss their rights with a lawyer.
