How Do You Qualify for Disability in Tennessee?

Social security disability is available to workers that have become disabled due to injury or disease. They must have accrued enough work credits over time to be eligible to apply. SSI is meant for low-income families or individuals based on the disability they suffer from and their income.

It's doubtful that the SSA will approve your SSD application if you are still able to work. It is possible that you can continue working in some situations, like earning less than the Tennessee substantial gainful activity limit. But, if you exceed the income limit for SGA, you probably can't continue receiving SSD benefits.

This really is dependent on the classification used for your medical condition. If your disability is categorized as "medical improvement possible," you can expect the SSA to review your case again a few years after being approved. If you didn't receive this status, you wouldn't undergo a case review for at least five years. So long as you remain debilitated to the point you can't work, you can expect to continue receiving SSD benefits in TN until you reach retirement age. At that point, you will transition to the social security retirement program.

Whether you're filing your SSD application for the first time or you've been denied social security benefits, remember that you don't have to do this alone. Having a dedicated attorney by your side makes a big difference in your chance of getting approved.

Morgan & Morgan disability attorneys have a track record of winning more than the national average for SSD cases. Our services will prove invaluable to your case with the strict nature of how the SSA processes claim. Even better? We can explain what qualifies you for social security disability benefits in Tennessee and create a case built on solid evidence. 

At Morgan & Morgan, our Social Security attorneys also won't expect any payment until you've won your case. That's right. You get our extensive experience representing individuals like yourself throughout every stage of the SSD application process. Our firm has the resources needed to help you recover the benefits you deserve. It costs nothing to get started, so contact us today.