5 Points For Determining Disability

You can receive Social Security Disability benefits if you are disabled and under 65 years of age. Also, you must have sufficient earning credits, which is determined by the Social Security Administration. You may be able to qualify for Supplemental Security Income benefits if it has been determined that you do not have enough credits for Social Security Disability.

If you have Social Security disability benefits questions, they are best answered by an attorney who has experience with Social Security disability claims.

In order to qualify for disability benefits, you must be able to prove that you are totally disabled. The entire process can be very complex, which is why you should have the help of an attorney who is well versed in disability claims.

There are 5 points the Social Security Administration (SSA) takes into consideration when determining disability for South Carolina residents which include:

1) Whether or not the claimant is engaged in Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA): This has to do with earnings for Social Security disability income. If it is determined that you do not or will not engage in SGA for 12 months consecutively, SSA will consider the impairments you suffer from.
2) If the claimant suffers from severe impairments that restrict mental or physical abilities to work. If not, you cannot be considered as disabled.
3) If the claimant's medical condition falls under one of SSA's listing of impairments. This is important because each listing has specific criteria that you will also need to meet. This is usually the point in which an individual may not be considered disabled, due to the specifics of the criteria.
4) If the claimant is able to engage in any previous work from the past 15 years. This could lead to the need for a hearing. This can be a complicated part of the process which is where many claimants have a number of Social Security disability benefits questions.
5) Availability of any jobs in the regional or national economy that the claimant would be able to work in. If there are jobs, then you might not be considered for disability.

While this is a general overview, there is much more that's involved in the process of applying for Social Security disability benefits.

If you have any Social Security disability benefits questions such as how the SSA determines total disability, then you should immediately speak with an attorney.It's important that the attorney you choose to work with handles Social Security disability claims on a consistent basis and has knowledge of the most up-to-date aspects of the various SSA disability programs.


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At the Shelly Leeke Law Firm, we help people throughout the state of South Carolina get Social Security Disability they need to support themselves and their family and get the medical treatment they require. We understand the disability claims process and are committed to protecting your rights. Contact us today at 843-277-6061 to schedule a no-cost consultation with Shelly Leeke.