Factors that Determine Your Disability Claim’s Worth

Social Security disability claims help those who are unable to work to afford their monthly bills. People are only eligible if they are unable to work because of a medical condition, they are unable to do the same work they were previously doing because of medical reasons, or their condition is expected to last at least one year. Those who qualify are eligible for Social Security disability benefits. Not all claims are worth the same amount of money. Each case is unique, and several factors determine how much a claim is worth. These factors include:

• Age
• Gender
• Type of Ailment
• State Unemployment Rate

The amount of your benefits is interdependent on these factors and more. These are among the major factors that the Social Security Administration uses to determine any payouts. In general, your age and type of ailment play the most significant roles in their determination. That is because the older you are and the more serious your medical condition, the less likely you are to be able to return to the workforce.