How does the Social Security Administration (SSA) define disability?
You need to show that you are disabled from working, and that your disability has lasted for 12 continuous months, or that your disability is likely to last for 12 continuous months, or that your disability is likely to result in death.Specifically, the definition of disability under the Social Security Act is “the inability to do any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months.
According to the Social Security Act, the definition of disability is the “inability to engage in any substaintial or gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 month” (www.ssa.gov). Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) SSDI is a federal disability insurance program designed for individuals who have worked enough to earn sufficient “work credits.” Under this program, monthly payments are based on the individual’s earning record, which is on file with the Social Security Administration. SSDI provides you monthly cash benefits and Medicare entitlement to those who are blind or disabled. SSDI benefits can be paid retroactive back to the original date of a disability, if a claim was filed at that time. If you do not have enough work credits to qualify for SSDI then you may be eligible for SSI. Supplemental Security
You need to show that you are disabled from working, and that your disability has lasted for 12 continuous months, or that your disability is likely to last for 12 continuous months, or that your disability is likely to result in death. Specifically, the definition of disability under the Social Security Act is “the inability to do any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months.
The SSA defines disability as the inability to engage in substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months. Even if you have not been disabled for 12 consecutive months you may apply for benefits.
