Social Security’s Definition of Disability
Reading Time: 1 MinuteLast Updated: July 16, 2021
This month marks the 29th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1990. Disability affects millions of Americans. It can inhibit peoples’ quality of life and their ability to earn a living. Social Security is here to help you and your family, but there are strict criteria for meeting the definition of disability. The definition of disability under Social Security is also different than it is for other programs. We do not pay benefits for partial or short-term disability.
Social Security has 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.
Social Security is also required by law to review the current medical condition of people receiving disability benefits to make sure they continue to have a qualifying disability. Generally, if someone’s health hasn’t improved, or if their disability still keeps them from working, they will continue to receive benefits.
Social Security is a support system for people who cannot work because of a disability. You can learn more about Social Security’s disability program on our website and also by accessing our starter kits and checklists.
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Lisa
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Lisa
My names is Lisa I wanted 2. Ask I am 56 year old I wanted 2 know how I can make a appeal on my e-x husband. I am helping her . They said she can’t add or subtract in her head what’ s that got 2 do with it. She been doing it her own for 4 years I know lot of people can’t do that in there head. Can you help her and tell her what she can do. 2 get it put in her names with out haveing someone 2 help. She don’t have email. She is useing my e mail
Luis A.
Good news, Lisa! You can file an appeal online by visiting our Appeal A Decision web page. You can also file an appeal by calling our toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or contacting your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.
Randy G.
I am a 64 year old male who has worked for 34 years as a copier technician which included some physical activity like heavy lifting, bending and squatting down. Because I have back problems with a pinched nerve causing pain in my back and left leg that interferes with my job I stopped working, applied for early retirement and for disability 2 years ago. I went to my hearing a month ago and now it appears I was denied disability benefits by the ALJ. At the hearing I was asked if I took a vacation this year and I honestly answered yes. But I explained that I stopped often and stretched my back and also had my wife drive a lot. I avoided physical activities. My question is can an ALJ deny you disability benefits because you took a vacation??
Robert G.
My son applied for SSD and was turned down. He is a severe diabetic that takes insulin three times a day, so he can’t get a job. I support him, but what is he going to do once I am gone? There are lazy people getting SSD and they don’t deserve it, and those that really need it are rejected. He has to stay home and can’t do much here, so a good income would turn him around, and maybe help him get better health wise. He’s 28 years old and has never held a job because he doesn’t drive, and can’t do work that is too heavy for him. He applied before he was 22 because that’s the rule, so now he has no chance unless a doctor says he’s disabled and can’t work, and social security has to agree with the doctor.
Diana M.
I received a phone call from my bank that a person tried to cash a counterfeit check. I told them to close my account.
Then I received a phone call saying my social number had been compromised. I will be checking on that today.
Luis A.
Hi Diana. Thank you for letting us know about these calls. We do not usually make random calls. If you or anyone receives calls saying that they are from Social Security, do not give out any personal information. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General at 1-800-269-0271 or online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a new site specific to Social Security scams here. We hope this helps.
Frank E.
Can a retired citizen who could not work anymore due to his doctor’s advice after heart bypass surgery receive benefits from the government?
Luis A.
Hi Frank. Thank you for your question. If you are already receiving retirement benefits and already reach your full retirement age, you may not be eligible for disability benefits. However, if you have not reach your full retirement age, then you may be eligible to apply for disability benefits. You can learn more about Social Security disability benefits here. We hope this information helps.
Martin R.
Brother in law won an appeal on his disability claim in May 2019. What is the timeline he should expect on the back payout??
Luis A.
Hi Martin. To protect your brother-in-law’s privacy, we do not have access to his confidential information on this forum. He should contact the local Social Security office to find out the status of his claim. We hope this helps.
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B J.
If you are retired is there any other qualifications you are adhered to?