Social Security Disability

If You Are Over 50 Years of Age

Individuals over 50 are treated differently by SSA. There are a lot of people applying for Social Security disability who are over the age of 50, have worked hard during their entire life and paid into the Social Security System. But now, due to an injury or illness, they can't do their job anymore and can’t find other work. Many of these individuals are denied benefits when they apply for disability.

The Social Security Administration has special rules for individuals over 50. An experienced attorney can use these rules to help win your disability case. Further, there is a better chance for an attorney to obtain an "on the record" decision when a claimant is over 50 and can no longer do the sort of work he or she has done in the past.

If you are over 50 years old and are limited to unskilled sedentary work, Social Security will presume that you are unable to transition to other work due to your age. This can make a huge difference for your claim. A person limited to unskilled sedentary work may lose his or her disability claim at age 48, but will win it at age 50.

At age 55, the rules become even more favorable. A individual that is limited to unskilled light work is presumed to be unable to transition to other work. An experienced attorney can use these presumptions to help win your disability case.

If you are over 50 and are considering applying for Social Security Disability or have been denied benefits, contact me for a free evaluation of your claim.