If your physician recommends you stop working for medical reasons, you may be eligible to obtain Social Security disability benefits. However, it is not guaranteed. Unfortunately, getting SSDI benefits can be challenging – even for qualified applicants. Here are four important things you should know about getting Social Security disability benefits after being recommended to stop working by your doctor.
Getting access to Social Security disability (SSDI) benefits can be challenging. In fact, the Social Security Administration (SSA) reports that nearly 60 percent of disability claims are denied — with about half of denials being for ‘technical’ reasons and the other half being for ‘medical’ reasons.
Many people who suffer from a chronic ailment believe their illness will not be covered under the disability program offered by Social Security Administration (SSA). The SSA defines disability as:
