The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses strict criteria to determine your eligibility for Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits. There are many different factors that the SSA will consider when reviewing your case. For answers about your unique situation, please contact us to speak with one of our experienced Client Advocates.

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We are unable to assist you because you must have paid taxes for at least 5 out of the last 10 years to be eligible for Social Security Disability.

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Please call your local Social Security office at 1-800-772-1213 and ask for your work credits and your date last insured.

Facts About Social Security Disability & Eligibility

The primary qualifications for SSDI benefits are:

  • 12
  • MONTHS
  • Your illness or injury will prevent you from working for at least 12 months, or is expected to result in death.
  • 5
  • YEARS
  • You have worked and paid (FICA) taxes for a total of five (5) out of the last ten (10) years.
  • You fit the SSA definition of disabled: you can’t do work you did before AND you can’t adjust to other work due to your medical condition.

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