The
definition of disability under Social Security is
different than other programs. Social Security pays
only for total disability.
No benefits are
payable for partial disability or for short-term
disability.
"Disability" under Social Security
is based on your inability to work. The Social Security
Administration consider you disabled under Social Security rules
if:
-
You cannot do
work that you did before;
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We decide that
you cannot adjust to other work because of your medical
condition(s); and
-
Your
disability has lasted or is expected to last for at least
one year or to result in death.
This is a strict definition of
disability. Social Security program rules assume that working
families have access to other resources to provide support
during periods of short-term disabilities, including workers'
compensation, insurance, savings and investments.
If you have been
denied Social Security Disability Benefits,
you should seek the legal advice and representation
of experienced legal counsel to ensure you are fully
aware of your legal rights, how the Social Security
Administration operates, ensure all of your
documentation is properly prepared and submitted in
a timely manner, and fight for your legal rights in
Social Security Disability legal issues and
disputes.
If you
would like to schedule a confidential consultation with an experienced
Social Security Disability Attorney
- Lawyer in
Orlando, Orange County, Osceola, Polk, Seminole or
Volusia Counties, or the surrounding Central Florida
area, contact
MacDonald Law
at
407-694-9290,
or by using our
online submission form.
