{"id":353905,"date":"2019-03-27T14:36:22","date_gmt":"2019-03-27T19:36:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ability-fl-prod.internetbrands.com\/ability-law\/socialsecurity\/disability\/medical-conditions-that-qualify-you-for-social-security.html"},"modified":"2026-03-02T15:22:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T20:22:08","slug":"medical-conditions-that-qualify-you-for-social-security","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/socialsecurity\/disability\/medical-conditions-that-qualify-you-for-social-security.html","title":{"rendered":"Medical Conditions and Disability Claims: Do You Qualify?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Medical Conditions and Disability Claims: Do You Qualify?<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Lyle Therese A. Hilotin-Lee, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Catherine Hodder, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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If you have a medical condition that prevents you from performing substantial gainful activity for at least 12 months, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Your condition must meet specific criteria with the Social Security Administration.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

You may claim Social Security Disability benefits<\/span> if you have a qualifying medical condition<\/span>. Your condition must meet the definition of disability<\/span>.<\/p>\n

The Social Security Administration<\/span> (SSA<\/span>) decides whether a condition meets the requirements. If it does, the SSA<\/span> may approve monthly financial assistance through SSDI<\/span> or SSI<\/span> programs.<\/p>\n

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