To find out if you’re eligible for disability pay, we must consider the benefits you’re pursuing, your income and work history, the type and severity of your disability, and other factors like your age and education level. At the end of the day, the Social Security Administration decides if you will receive benefits and how much. Let’s look at their main requirements for eligibility.

3.1 Income Requirements

3.2 Severity Of Disability

3.3 Work History

3.4 Grid Rules – Age, Work, Education

3.5 Substance Abuse