Disability is something most people do not like to think about. The chances that you will become disabled are probably greater than you realize. Social Security disability compensation claim is a benefit received from the Social Security Administration by disabled workers and in some instances their dependents, similar to those received by retired workers. To be considered disabled and qualify for Social Security disability compensation claim, a person must have impairment, psychological, mental or psychic in nature.

    There are at least five major types of Social Security disability benefit that a person can claim and the Disability Insurance Benefit is the most important type. Individuals who can make a claim for Social Security disability compensation claim under the Disability Insurance benefit are those who have worked in recent years who are now disabled. The Social Security disability compensation claim for disabled widow’s and widowers are paid to individuals who are at least fifty years old and becomes disabled within a certain period of time after the death of their wife or husband.

    The Disabled Adult Child Benefits go to the children of persons who are deceased or who are drawing Social Security disability or retirement benefits. To be eligible for Social Security disability compensation claim the child must have become disabled before age 22. For Disability Insurance Benefits, Disabled Widow's or Widower's Benefits and Disabled Adult Child benefits, it does not matter whether the disabled individual is rich or poor. On the other hand, Supplemental Security Income benefits are paid to individuals who are poor and who are disabled. It does not matter for SSI whether an individual has worked in the past or not.

    To qualify for Social Security disability compensation claim you must have worked long enough and recently enough under Social Security. You can earn up to a maximum of four work credits per year. The number of work credits you need for Social Security disability compensation claim depends on your age when you became disabled.

    To receive Social Security disability compensation claim under the Social Security Disability program, you must have a physical or mental health problem severe enough to keep you from working in any regular paying job for at least one year or result in death.

    If you believe you are disabled and unable to work and also believe you may qualify for disability benefits, you should minimize the waiting time and file a Social Security disability compensation claim application as soon as you are eligible. Most claimants will be eligible to file a disability application the day they stop working or the day after their earnings drop below $830.00 per month. It is at this point that you should contact the local social security office and request a disability application.