How Much Is My Social Security Disability Benefit Per Month? - 0 views
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disabilityexpert on 01 Apr 25If you have a disability that is severe enough to prevent you from working, you may be facing significant financial stress. After all, being unable to work doesn't mean that the bills stop coming in. If you find yourself in this situation, you may wonder if you are entitled to disability benefits from the Social Security Administration and how much you might receive if your claim is approved. Let's take a closer look at the benefits that might be available and how they are calculated. What Benefits Are Available? The Social Security Administration has two different disability benefit programs, and eligibility will depend upon an applicant's particular circumstances. The two types of benefits are Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. In order to receive either type of benefit, an applicant must provide evidence to establish that: The applicant has a qualifying medical condition: In order to determine if a particular medical condition qualifies for disability benefits, the Social Security Administration will often consult its listing of impairments, otherwise known as the Blue Book. This guide contains numerous conditions as well as their accompanying symptoms. Those who can provide sufficient medical evidence to establish that they have a condition in the Blue Book will typically increase their chances of being approved for benefits, although having a condition in the Blue Book is not necessarily required. Those who do not have a condition in the Blue Book may simply need to provide additional medical evidence regarding their condition and how it affects their everyday life. The condition has rendered the applicant disabled for one continuous calendar year or more: This requirement is fairly self-explanatory. If a condition is disabling but resolves in less than one year, an individual may seek short-term disability benefits from other sources but will not be approved for disability benefits from the Soci