Will your age affect whether or not you will be approved for disability benefits?Some people make the assumption that a younger individual cannot get approved for disability benefits. However, this is clearly not the case. For one thing, the medical-vocational grid used by the social security administration has no built-in bias for younger individuals and, secondly, younger individuals and even children get approved for disability benefits quite frequently. The rules, however, do tend to give advantages to older individuals. For example, under the current rules, an individual who is 55 years old and has a history of medium work (the chief characteristics of medium work are the ability to lift 50 lbs occasionally and 25 lbs frequently) would be awarded Social Security Disability or SSI disability benefits provided that a review of their medical evidence indicated they were only capable of light work (20 lbs occasionally and 10 lbs frequently). Under the current system, the vocational rationale is that, for an older individual, the opportunity for participating in the national economy may be significantly diminished. Will your age affect whether or not you can be approved for disability benefits? If you are younger it will not directly inhibit your chance for approval. However, if you are an older individual, your age may be a factor that helps you win benefits. Related: How does age affect a disability case? Does Level of Education or Age Matter for Social Security Disability or SSI? 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: Filing for disability with carpal tunnel syndrome What the vocational expert at a disability hearing says What evidence will help your disability case? Is age a Factor in the Social Security Disability Process? Social Security judge may recommend an attorney Filing for disability with Post polio syndrome SSD Notice of Award Question Social Security Disability Award Letter Following an Approval Social Security Disability and trying to work How to file for disability in Wyoming Cases that win disability benefits Applying for disability with degenerative disc disease Tips for Getting Disability Approved How to file for disability in Arkansas Filing for disability with alcoholism Filing for disability with hypermobility |
