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HOME DO YOU QUALIFY FOR DISABILITY BENEFITS? » Physical Disabilities » Mental Disabilities » Applicants Over 50 WHAT WE DO FOR YOU WHO WE ARE CONTACT US Watch Our Commercial » 633 E South Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84102 (801) 322-2121 Phone (800) 732-2323 Toll-Free (801) 322-1717 Fax		DO YOU QUALIFY FOR DISABILITY BENEFITS? Under Social Security rules, “disability” is based on your inability to work. In general, the Social Security Administration will consider you to be disabled if: You cannot do work that you did before; You cannot adjust to other work because of your disability; and Your disability has lasted or is expected to last for at least one year or to result in death. To learn about your rights and legal options, call Cannon Disability Law at (801) 322-2121 or toll-free at (800) 732-2323 and speak to one of our disability attorneys today. Qualifying disabilities can be both physical and mental. Additionally, the rules are different for people who are over 50 years of age. Physical Disabilities Examples of physical disabilities that may be eligible for disability benefits include: Knee injuries Neck and shoulder injuries Vision and hearing disabilities Multiple Sclerosis Cancer HIV Asthma Heart disease Hip and knee replacements Strokes Feet injuries Neurological conditions Seizures Back and spine injuries, including: Herniated disc Bulging disc Degenerative disc disease Back pain/low back pain Neurological pain/shooting pain/numbness Sciatica Lumbar disease Cervical disc disease Injuries requiring fusion surgery/laminectomy Arthritis Nerve root damage Mental Disabilities If you cannot hold a job because of a mental disability, you may qualify for disability benefits. Mental health disability benefits are available for many different disorders, including, but not limited to: Depression Bipolar illness Anxiety Organic brain dysfunction Schizophrenia Personality disorders Mental retardation Memory problems ADD and ADHD Applicants Over 50 Because it can be difficult for older workers to change careers, the Social Security Administration has relaxed requirements for people over 50 years of age who are seeking disability benefits. For example, if you are over 50 and are unable to work in your previous profession or similar profession using your unique talents and skills, the Social Security Administration may choose to accept your application for Social Security disability benefits even if you may be capable of working in another field outside of your area of experience or expertise.
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