http://allfinancialmatters.com/2008/06/15/social-security-disability-benefits/ A personal finance blog dedicated to discussing such topics as budgeting, asset allocation, 401K, IRA, cash flow, insurance, financial planning, portfolio management, and other areas in personal finance. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:56:44 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 http://allfinancialmatters.com/2008/06/15/social-security-disability-benefits/comment-page-1/#comment-326475 Tim Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:30:31 +0000 http://allfinancialmatters.com/?p=2593#comment-326475 Good synopsis. I would point out, though, that (I am a former disability claims examiner for the social security administration) that the one year rule for satisfying the SSA definition of disability can be "projected". That is, you don't actually have to be out of work for a year to qualify. Upon review of your medical records, a projection can be made as to the likelihood of a claimant being unable to work. Also, cases are typically set for review ("diaried") every one, three, and seven years, depending on the severity of a claimant's condition and the likelihood (or not) that medical improvement might occur. Good synopsis. I would point out, though, that (I am a former disability claims examiner for the social security administration) that the one year rule for satisfying the SSA definition of disability can be “projected”. That is, you don’t actually have to be out of work for a year to qualify. Upon review of your medical records, a projection can be made as to the likelihood of a claimant being unable to work. Also, cases are typically set for review (”diaried”) every one, three, and seven years, depending on the severity of a claimant’s condition and the likelihood (or not) that medical improvement might occur.

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