If you are disabled and unable to work, you may be wondering if you qualify for Social Security Disability benefits in North Carolina. The Social Security Administration (SSA) oversees the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program, which provides benefits to disabled workers and their families.
To qualify for SSDI benefits, you must have worked in jobs covered by Social Security and paid into the system for a certain period of time. The amount of time you need to have worked depends on your age. For example, if you are younger than 24, you need to have worked for at least one and a half years out of the last three years.
In addition to having worked in a job covered by Social Security, you must also be considered disabled by the SSA. The SSA has a strict definition of disability. You must be unable to work for at least one year due to your disability. You may also qualify if your disability is expected to end in death. In addition, your disability must be severe enough that it prevents you from working in any job, not just your previous job.
If you think you meet the above qualifications, the next step is to file a claim with the SSA. While you may choose to handle this on your own, it is often beneficial to have an experienced Social Security Disability lawyer help you with your claim. The right Charlotte North Carolina Social Security Disability lawyers can ensure that your claim is complete and accurate and can represent you if your claim is denied and you need to appeal.
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