Social Security Disability Law

The Social Security Disability Law lays down the rules and procedures that should be implemented in processing disability benefit claims brought to the Social Security Administration office by disabled workers or, in some cases, their dependents. It also covers all issues concerning Federal Social Security programs.

These programs, which were proposed beginning in 1935 with the founding of the Social Security Program, protect individuals from unexpected tragedies by spreading certain risks with all members of the general public so that no single family bears the full weight of such events.

The Social Security Disability Law defines “Disability” as the incapability to do any considerable profitable activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be anticipated to result in death or which has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months.

Individuals can be eligible to file Social Security disability claims: ...only if they have physical or mental impairment or combination of impairments to the extent that such severity leads to their incapacity to do their previous work. Their impairment, considering their age, education and work experience, must impede them to engage in any other kind of substantial gainful work which exists in the national economy. This is regardless of whether such work exists in the immediate area in which they live, or whether a specific job vacancy exists for him or whether they would be hired if they applied for work.

The following are examples of disabilities accounted by Social Security:

• Asthma • Back Pain • Seizures •Blindness • Allergies Cancer• Hepatitis C • Carpal Tunnel • Chronic Fatigue • Diabetes • Depression • Emphysema • Asbestosis •Epilepsy • Fibromyalgia • Anxiety • Hip Replacement • HIV / AIDS • Heart Disease • High Blood Pressure • Hypertension • Knee Replacement • Psychiatric Impairments • Mental Retardation • Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy • Leukemia • Arthritis • Herniated Disc • Multiple Sclerosis • Migraine Headaches • Neck Pain • Joint Pain • Stroke • Lupus

Disability is something most people don't like to think about. The chances of your becoming disabled are probably greater than you realize. In fact, studies show that one out of four young workers will become disabled some time during his or her lifetime.

For other concerns about the Social Security Disability Law or if you need a reliable representative in filing your claim, dial our toll-free number and we will provide you with an expert Social Security disability attorney.