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Can I Get Social Security Disability Benefits If I Have A Brain Injury?

I have Brain Injury. I'm 63 years of age. Can I get Social security Disability Benefits?

Hi,

Possibly, but in order to qualify for Social Security disability (SSDI) benefits you must a) have enough Social Security work credits to be insured for benefits, and b) your impairment must be severe enough to meet Social Security's definition of a disabling impairment. For more specific information on the insured status requirement and what qualifies as a disabling impairment, refer to the following Social Security website: https://www.ssa.gov/planners/disability/qualify.html.

Best, Jerry

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May 25 2020 - 3:46pm
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