How Does My Age Affect My Qualification
The older you are, the easier it is to be approved for Social Security disability benefits. It is easier for someone who is 50 to be found disabled than it is for someone younger than 50, and it gets easier to receive disability benefits as one gets older. For someone at the age of 45 to receive benefits, he or she would need to show an inability to work at any regular full-time job, but those over the age of 55 who cannot do any job they did in the past 15 years may qualify for benefits in spite of being able to work full-time somewhere.
If you have an Ocala disability lawyer, he or she can help you determine how your specific disability situation affects your ability to find a job.
Even if you are younger than 50, you can still be found disabled if you cannot work full-time at any regular job or return to any of your past jobs. While age is an important factor in disability cases, medical evidence of your inability to work will further flesh out your case and make it more convincing to those reviewing it.
However, even if you are unable to work, it can still be difficult to convince the Social Security Administration (SSA) that you are disabled. The SSA has a strict definition of “disabled,” and trying to place your complex situation in black-and-white terms may seem frustrating.
The first step is to simply apply for disability benefits from the SSA. Even if they do not immediately grant you benefits, your Ocala disability lawyer can help you appeal your denial. Many applicants who are denied the first time around end up receiving benefits after they appeal. Even if you need to go all the way to the Appeals Council, an Ocala disability lawyer can help you get the Social Security disability benefits that you deserve.
If you are unable to work because of your disability and you need the help of an experienced Ocala disability lawyer, please call the C.J. Henry Law Firm at (352) 304-5300 for a free claim evaluation.