Social Security Temporary Disability - Can I get temporary benefits?I was visiting a Social Security Disability forum recently, and someone posted the question, "I need help, can I get temporary Social Security Disability?". I am sorry to say there is no such thing as Social Security Temporary disability. In fact, the whole premise of Social Security Disability is that an individual has been unable to work at a substantial level for a year, or that the individual expects to be unable to work at a substantial level for a year due to a medical and/or mental condition. Furthermore, Social Security Disability is based upon the fact that you are unable to return to past work. or perform any other work due to your mental or physical impairments. And again, this condition must be expected to last for at least twelve months and may be permanent. In addition to this misconception, some individuals mistakenly assume that the Social Security Disability and SSI program use percentage ratings for disability claims. But this is not the case. Social Security Disability and SSI are not based upon a percentage of disability, such as those disability benefits paid by the Veteran's Administration. Simply put, if you have a disabling impairment, or impairments, and your state of disability does not last twelve months, you are not considered to be disabled by the Social Security Administration. 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: Social Security Temporary Disability - Can I get temporary benefits? Can you get temporary Social Security Disability or SSI benefits? A question regarding Temporary Social Security Disability Benefits and closed periods Is it possible to file for Temporary Disability Income through Social Security? Can you get Social Security Disability or SSI for a short period of time, i.e. Temporary Disability? Social Security Disability Temporary Benefits and Closed Periods If you get unemployment can you still get disability? What happens after a Social Security Disability hearing has been held? Do SSDI payments differ from state to state? |
