{"id":748,"date":"2013-07-29T20:05:55","date_gmt":"2013-07-29T20:05:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newlindisability.com\/?p=748"},"modified":"2023-09-11T11:44:20","modified_gmt":"2023-09-11T17:44:20","slug":"what-affects-peoples-ability-to-collect-social-security-disability-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newlindisability.com\/blog\/what-affects-peoples-ability-to-collect-social-security-disability-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"What Affects People’s Ability To Collect Social Security Disability Benefits?"},"content":{"rendered":"

While\u00a0Social Security Disability Benefits<\/a><\/strong> can be a lifeline for many who are unable to work due to a mental or physical condition, a majority of individuals applying for such benefits are rejected. In fact, data from the\u00a0Social Security Administration (SSA) shows that 70 percent of initial claims for benefits are denied.<\/p>\n

This can leave many wondering, \u201cWhat could affect an individual\u2019s eligibility for Social Security Disability?\u201d First, it is important to understand what qualifies a person for such benefits.<\/p>\n

The SSA says that an applicant must suffer from a condition that will leave them unable to work for at least a year or potentially facing death. The individual must have also worked long enough to receive benefits and must meet certain citizenship criteria.<\/p>\n

Recipients are also required to meet standards regarding income, which is one of the most common factors that can have significant effects on the outcome of a Social Security Disability claim.<\/p>\n

The way income is figured can be affected in several ways, including:<\/p>\n