The closer to retirement age you are, the easier it may be to get disability benefits. This is because the Social Security Administration (SSA) considers that older people may be less likely to fully recover from a serious medical condition and be able to return to work in a previous job. It may also be harder for them to learn new skills.
Did you know that some disabling conditions automatically qualify you for disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA)? If you are no longer able to work due to a disability, you may be eligible as well. People across the US receive benefits every month to help pay for medical bills, household expenses, childcare, and more. Some conditions are so severely disabling, the SSA will approve applicants within a matter of days.
You should apply for Social Security Disability benefits as soon as you become disabled. If you have a disability that keeps you from working full time, you should apply for disability benefits as soon as your doctor has confirmed that your medical condition will prevent you from working for at least 12 months. You will need to provide suitable evidence that shows you have a medical condition that is severe enough it will prevent you taking part in any type of work.
With the Social Security Administration (SSA) denying a majority of claims for disability benefits, what happens if you suffer from a severe disability that prevents you from earning a living? Do you have to wait like every other applicant for the SSA to get around to reviewing your claim for financial assistance? The answer is no because the SSA runs a program called compassionate allowance that fast tracks claims for disability benefits in cases in which applicants suffer from debilitating and sometimes life-threatening diseases.
When submitting an application for disability benefits it is important to seek a doctor’s assessment and follow his or her treatment recommendations. This includes accepting surgery if that helps to eliminate your medical condition.
Refusal to undergo surgery, unless you have good reason, may mean you are no longer eligible to receive disability benefits. There are a number of acceptable reasons that may support your case for refusing surgery as a treatment option.
