Is there a short term Social Security Disability Benefit in Texas?   This question gets asked quite a bit. Social Security administers two disability programs in Texas, SSI and Social Security Disability. Both programs require that an individual meet the criteria for disability as defined by the Social Security Administration. The law defines disability for an adult as the inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity because of any medically determinable physical and/or mental impairment/s that is expected to last for twelve continuous months or which has lasted for twelve months or is expected to result in death. If the disability claimant in Texas is a child under the age of eighteen, they will be considered disabled if they have a medically determinable physical or mental impairment, or combinations of impairments, which have resulted in severe functional limitations. Severe functional limitations must have lasted for twelve continuous months or must be expected to last for twelve month or potentially result in death. Consequently, Social Security Disability does not pay short-term disability benefits to adults or children. Additionally, Social Security Disability does not provide for any partial or percentage disability benefits such as those provided by the Veteran's Administration. Social Security is a one hundred percent disability program, meaning that an individual has to be unable to perform all substantial work activity (including past work and other work), in order to receive disability benefits. 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: Can You Collect Social Security and Disability At the Same Time in Texas? How to Get Disability with a Back Injury in Texas Is there a short term Social Security Disability Benefit in Texas? What is SSI Disability Pay Based On in Texas? What Should you say to the Social Security Disability Doctor at a CE in Texas? Reasons for Social Security Disability Cases Being Denied in Texas Mental Disorders and SSD (Social Security Disability) and SSI in Texas How long after you are approved for disability do you have to sign up for medicare in Texas? What does Social Security Disability consider a Mental Impairment in Texas? Should your Doctor determine if you get Social Security Disability or SSI in Texas? Doctor Records and the Texas Social Security Disability Hearing Who is eligible for Social Security Disability or SSI Disability in Texas? These pages provide answers to basic questions about pursuing disability benefits What to Prove to Qualify for Disability Benefits Applying for disability benefits, SSI and SSDI What Disabilities Qualify for SSI and Social Security Disability? How does back pay for Social Security Disability work? Social Security Disability And SSI Qualifications Permanent Disability Qualifications for SSD and SSI Status of your Social Security Disability or SSI case Disability lawyer representation, finding lawyers What is qualifying for disability based on? How to qualify for disability, qualifying for Benefits Qualifications for Disability Benefits How long does it take to get disability after applying? Disability application, how to file in Texas Texas disability requirements Eligibility and qualifying for disability in Texas What are the qualifications for disability in Texas? Will I Qualify For Disability Benefits in Texas? Getting a Texas disability lawyer, attorney, or advocate