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How severe must a condition be to qualify for Social Security disability?


Social Security disability is determined by an individual’s mental or physical functional limitations, which prevent them from being able to perform work activity. Therefore, any condition that prevents an individual working may be considered a severe condition.

Often, individual have multiple impairments that taken by themselves may not be severe enough to qualify for Social Security disability, however when taken together along with an individual’s age and education they may result in a Social Security disability allowance. In other words, an approval for SSD benefits.

If your condition or conditions have been preventing you from engaging in work activity, you should contact your local Social Security office or call the toll free number to file a disability claim. You may also seek representation at any time to assist you with your claim.



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