Will the Medical Rules for Receiving Disability Grant Benefits for Short Term Social Security or SSI?Technically, no. That's because the social security definition of disability assumes that for a person to receive a Social Security Disability or SSI award, their condition must be long lasting. It is not written in stone that the condition must be absolutely permanent. And this is evident in the fact that SSA will conduct a review of a claim every few years. The purpose of a disability review, of course, is to A) See if the individual has experienced medical improvement in their condition, be it mental or physical and B) Subsequent to any improvement they may have experienced, check to see if they still meet the qualifications for disability. However, even though the social security administration assumes that a condition may potentially improve over time, disability benefits are granted under the implicit notion that a person's condition is severe enough that they may, in fact, never return to work activity. The actual defintition of disability used by SSA makes clear that a person's state of disability must be severe enough that it lasts for one full year. Conditions that are severe enough to satisfy all other facts of the social security definition of disability (meaning that they impose enough physical and mental restrictions that an individual no longer has the ability to work and earn a substantial and gainful income), but do not last a full 12 months time--meaning that they will be considered to have improved--will be be denied on the basis of "duration". To recap, representation in the form of a disability lawyer or disability representative. About the Author: Tim Moore is a former Social Security Disability Examiner in North Carolina, has been interviewed by the NY Times and the LA Times on the disability system, and is an Accredited Disability Representative (ADR) in North Carolina. For assistance on a disability application or Appeal in NC, click here. Most popular topics on SSDRC.com Social Security Disability in North Carolina Common Mistakes to avoid after being denied for Disability Tips to Prepare for Filing for Social Security Disability or SSI Advice to Win SSD and SSI Benefit Claims Social Security Disability SSI Questions What is the difference between Social Security Disability and SSI? How to get disability for depression Getting disability for fibromyalgia SSI disability for children with ADHD What is the Application Process for Social Security Disability and SSI? Social Security Disability SSI Exam tips More Social Security Disability SSI Questions What makes you eligible for Social Security Disability or SSI? Related pages: How does a disability lawyer or representative get paid in North Carolina? Can you get temporary Social Security Disability or SSI benefits? You can qualify for disability based on epilepsy in two separate ways Filing an Application for Disability Benefits under SSD or SSI How to update your Social Security Disability or SSI claim Can you get Social Security Disability or SSI for a short period of time, i.e. Temporary Disability? Texas Permanent Disability Benefits Eligibility and qualifying for disability in Texas How Much Are The Fees and Cost For a Disability Lawyer in Texas? |
