Social
Security’s Definition of Disability
The definition of disability
under Social Security is different than other programs. Social
Security pays only for total disability. No benefits are payable
for partial disability or for short-term disability.
"Disability" under
Social Security is based on your inability to work. The government
considers you disabled under
Social
Security rules if:
- You cannot do work that
you did before;
- We decide that you cannot adjust to other
work because of your medical condition(s); and
- Your disability
has lasted or is expected to last for at least one year
or to result in death.
Social Security program rules assume that working families
have access to other resources to provide support during periods
of short-term disabilities, including workers' compensation,
insurance, savings and investments.
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