Am I eligible for Social Security Disability?

A: Whether you qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits depends upon how long you worked and how recently you worked. As a general rule, you must have worked at least 5 of the 10 years before you became disabled and you must have paid the Social Security tax. However, the 5 out of last 10 year requirement is not a hard and fast rule. If you believe you might otherwise qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits, don't let the fact that you don't meet this standard stop you from applying. Citizens, permanent residents or people who otherwise worked whilepresent in the United States, and who paid Social Security taxes, may be entitled to Social Security Disability Benefits.

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