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What is the Definition of Disabled for Social Security Disability Benefits?

The Social Security administration provides benefits to people who are classified as disabled and whose disability prevents them from working. However, the definition of disabled for Social Security disability eligibility is a very narrow one. 

Before applying for benefits, it is important to understand what it means to be disabled under the definition established by the Social Security administration. It is also important to make sure you can provide the required proof of disability that is necessary to get benefits. A Los Angeles Social Security disability lawyer can assist you in understanding the definition of disabled and making sure you can show you meet that definition. 

​Defining Disabled for Social Security Disability Benefits

​The Social Security Administration provides disability benefits only for people with long-term medical conditions. The medical conditions also must be severe enough to interfere with activities of daily living and to prevent you from doing the most recent job you were working in, as well as any other jobs for which you would be qualified based on transferrable skills. 

There is a Blue Book -- which is the common term used to describe the Listing of Impairments created by the Social Security Administration -- which contains many conditions that usually make sufferers eligible for disability benefits. However, you must show you have the specific condition listed in the Blue Book as well as accompanying symptoms. 

A Los Angeles Social Security disability lawyer can provide assistance in proving that you have a qualifying condition and that you meet the SSA's definition of disabled, so it's best to contact an attorney as soon as you develop a medical condition that prevents you from working. 

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