Do You Qualify for Disability Benefits?
August 5th, 2009 | by admin |Social Security uses a five-step process when it decides if you are qualified to receive disability benefits. 1.) If you are still working and the amount you are make is more than a specific amount each month, then most likely you won’t be considered disabled. However, if you are not working or your monthly earnings average the current amount or less, then the Social Security Administration takes a close look at your current medical condition. 2.) How severe is your medical condition? It has to significantly limit your ability to do your basic work activities in order for you to qualify. 3.) Is your medical condition listed on the List of Impairments which describes severe medical conditions that make you automatically disabled? 4.) Are you able to continue doing the work you did previously? 5.) Are you able to do any other type of work based on your age, education, past working experience and other skills?
