How to Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits - Requirements

How Do You Apply for Disability Benefits?

1. file online at www.ssa.gov/applyfordisability (but note that online filing isn't available to most SSI applicants)
2. call the Social Security office at 800-772-1213 for an appointment to apply, or.
3. go to your local Social Security office without an appointment.

1. What conditions are considered for disability?
2. What documents do I need to apply for Social Security disability?
3. What are the steps to apply for Social Security disability?
4. How much do you have to make to qualify for disability?
5. What are 4 hidden disabilities?
6. What are the top 5 disabilities?
7. Can a doctor put you on disability?
8. Do doctors have to fill out disability paperwork?
9. How long does it take for Social Security disability to be approved?

What conditions are considered for disability?

Disability Evaluation Under Social Security Listing of Impairments - Adult Listings (Part A)

• 1.00. Musculoskeletal Disorders.
• 2.00. Special Senses and Speech.
• 3.00. Respiratory Disorders.
• 4.00. Cardiovascular System.
• 5.00. Digestive System.
• 6.00. Genitourinary Disorders.
• 7.00.
• 8.00. Skin Disorders.

What documents do I need to apply for Social Security disability?

Documents you may need to provide

• Birth certificate or other proof of birth;
• Proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful alien status if you were not born in the United States;
• U.S. military discharge paper(s) if you had military service before 1968;
• W-2 forms(s) and/or self-employment tax returns for last year;

What are the steps to apply for Social Security disability?

Step 1 — Go to www.ssa.gov/benefits/disability and select “Apply for Disability.” Step 2 — Fill out the Disability Benefit Application. Step 3 — Answer the disability questions. Step 4 — Mail or take the documents we ask for to your Social Security office.

How much do you have to make to qualify for disability?

To qualify for SSDI, you must earn less than $1,170 per month. To qualify for SSI, you must earn less than $735 per month. While these numbers do fluctuate, the income limit typically falls around this range.

What are 4 hidden disabilities?

10 Common Invisible Disabilities

1. Chronic Pain. Many people suffer from chronic pain, and the causes are seemingly endless. ...
2. Mental Illness. Most, mental illnesses are invisible to the naked eye unless the symptoms are extreme. ...
3. Fibromyalgia. ...
4. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. ...
5. Traumatic Brain Injury. ...
6. Crohn's Disease. ...
7. Diabetes. ...
8. Multiple Sclerosis.

What are the top 5 disabilities?

What Are the Top 10 Disabilities?

1. Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue. This group made up 29.7% of all people receiving Social Security benefits. ...
2. Mood Disorders. ...
3. Nervous System and Sense Organs. ...
4. Intellectual Disabilities. ...
5. Circulatory System. ...
6. Schizophrenic and Other Psychotic Disorders. ...
7. Other Mental Disorders. ...
8. Injuries.

Can a doctor put you on disability?

As part of the SSA's requirements for Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you must be diagnosed with a medical condition ("impairment") by a licensed doctor or psychologist.

Do doctors have to fill out disability paperwork?

No, doctors are not required to fill out disability forms. Your doctor can refuse to complete your form. When this happens, your chances of approval diminish.

How long does it take for Social Security disability to be approved?

Generally, it takes about 3 to 5 months to get a decision. However, the exact time depends on how long it takes to get your medical records and any other evidence needed to make a decision. * How does Social Security make the decision? We send your application to a state agency that makes disability decisions.