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The Slayton Group, LLC, has over 25 years of experience winning social security disability claims. We have learned the the fundamentals and the key elements of strategically winning disability claims. We believe that your health is worth the fight. Our mission is to advocate for individuals seeking Social Security Disability benefits and to turn your previous 'NO's into YES' for all of our clients.
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Adult Qualifications (age 18 and older) for SSDI
if the following apply:
Work Credits (for SSDI only)
Must have worked long enough and recently enough under Social Security.
Typically 40 credits total, 20 of which were earned in the last 10 years before becoming disabled. (Younger adults may qualify with fewer credits.)
Disability Definition
Must have a medically determinable physical or mental impairment that:
Prevents substantial gainful activity (SGA).
Is expected to last at least 12 months or result in death.
Severity Requirement
The condition must significantly limit the ability to perform basic work activities (standing, sitting, lifting, remembering, concentrating, etc.).
Sequential Evaluation Process
Step 1: Not working above SGA level.
Step 2: Severe impairment.
Step 3: Meets or equals a condition in SSA’s “Listing of Impairments.”
Step 4: Unable to do past relevant work.
Step 5: Unable to adjust to any other work in the national economy, considering age, education, and work experience.
Adult Qualifications (age 18 and older) for SSI
To qualify, an adult must meet both financial need rules and disability rules:
Financial (Non-Medical) Requirements
Income: Must have limited income. Wages, Social Security benefits, pensions, and in-kind support (like free housing or food) are all counted.
Resources: Must have $2,000 or less in countable resources for an individual ($3,000 or less for a couple). Countable resources include: cash, bank accounts, stocks, bonds, real estate (other than the home you live in).
Not counted: the home you live in, one vehicle, household goods, certain burial funds.
Disability (Medical) Requirements
Must have a medically determinable physical or mental impairment (or combination of impairments).
The impairment must:
Prevent substantial gainful activity (SGA) — meaning you cannot work and earn above the monthly SSA limit ($1,550 in 2024; slightly higher for blind individuals).
Be expected to last at least 12 months or result in death.
SSA uses the 5-step sequential evaluation for adults:
Not working above SGA.
Severe impairment.
Meets or equals a condition in the SSA Listings.
Cannot perform past work.
Cannot adjust to other work in the national economy.
Citizenship/Residency
Must be a U.S. citizen or certain qualified non-citizen.
Must live in the United States or the Northern Mariana Islands.
Child Qualifications (under age 18)
A child may qualify for SSI (Supplemental Security Income) disability benefits if:
Financial Need
Family household income and resources must fall within SSI limits.
(Unlike SSDI, children generally do not need work credits.)
Disability Definition
Must have a medically determinable physical or mental impairment (or combination of impairments) that:
Results in marked and severe functional limitations.
Has lasted or is expected to last at least 12 months or result in death.
Functional Limitations
SSA evaluates how the impairment affects six domains of functioning:
Acquiring and using information
Attending and completing tasks
Interacting and relating with others
Moving about and manipulating objects
Caring for self
Health and physical well-being
A child’s impairment must cause “marked” limitation in two domains or an “extreme” limitation in one domain.
Key Fact: Adults are evaluated based on ability to work while children are evaluated based on how the condition limits daily functioning compared to their peers.
Objective Medical Evidence Is a Critical Requirement
1. The Social Security Administration (SSA) states: "SSA regulations require ‘objective medical evidence’ from an ‘acceptable medical source’ to establish that a claimant has a medically determinable impairment." This means a diagnosis alone isn’t enough — there must be clinical signs or lab findings documented by a qualified provider.
2. Claimants Must Provide Complete and Timely Evidence
SSA emphasizes: "Each person who files a disability claim is responsible for providing medical evidence showing he or she has an impairment(s) and the severity of the impairment(s)." Additionally, SSA can help obtain records if you give permission, but providing your own complete documentation helps the process move faster.
3. Your Own Medical Providers Are Preferred
SSA notes: "A claimant’s own medical source … should be as complete and timely as possible so that we can give the claimant an accurate and prompt decision on his or her disability claim. In many cases, a medical source’s evidence is sufficient for us to make the disability decision."
4. Objective Evidence Assists in Evaluating Symptoms Like Pain
According to SSA rules:
"Objective medical evidence … is a useful indicator to assist us in making reasonable conclusions about the intensity and persistence of your symptoms and the effect those symptoms … may have on your ability to work."
However, SSA also acknowledges that: "we will not reject your statements about the intensity and persistence of your pain or other symptoms … solely because the available objective medical evidence does not substantiate your statements."
Key Points:
- Objective medical evidence:
- Required to prove your impairment is medically recognized.
- Your responsibility:
- You must submit clear and complete medical documentation.
- Own provider records:
- Preferred and often sufficient for SSA to make a determination.
- Symptom credibility:
- Objective findings support subjective complaints like pain, though SSA considers all evidence.
In essence, treatment counts because it generates the medical evidence SSA needs—not because SSA mandates a specific treatment regimen. The presence of consistent, detailed medical records from qualified providers strengthens your claim by showing the reality, severity, and persistence of your impairments.
Disability Evaluation Under Social Security
Listing of Impairments - Adult Listings (Part A)
The following sections contain medical criteria that apply to the evaluation of impairments in adults age 18 and over and that may apply to the evaluation of impairments in children under age 18 if the disease processes have a similar effect on adults and younger children.
1.00
Musculoskeletal Disorders
2.00
Special Senses and Speech
10.00
Congenital Disorders that Affect Multiple Body Systems
13.00
Cancer (Malignant Neoplastic Diseases)
Listing of Impairments - Childhood Listings (Part B)
The following sections contain medical criteria that apply only to the evaluation of impairments in children under age 18.
100.00
Low Birth Weight and Failure to Thrive
101.00
Musculoskeletal Disorders
102.00
Special Senses and Speech
106.00
Genitourinary Disorders
107.00
Hematological Disorders
110.00
Congenital Disorders that Affect Multiple Body Systems
113.00
Cancer (Malignant Neoplastic Diseases)
114.00
Immune System Disorders
For more detailed information about the above listed disorders that can result in a favorable decision please go to the social security website at www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/adultlistings.htm
Key Fact:
If you are diagnosed with one of the above disorders and do not meet ALL of the required symptoms, it does not mean you don't qualify for a win, social security will also consider other limitations you might have and therefore, will win your benefits based on a "combination" of impairments.
The Social Security Administration uses a five-step process to decide if you qualify for disability benefits:
- Work – Are you working and earning too much to be considered disabled?
- Severity – Is your medical condition serious enough to limit your daily activities?
- Listed Conditions – Does your condition match one of Social Security’s approved medical listings?
- Past Work – Can you still do the jobs you’ve done in the past?
- Other Work – If not, is there any other kind of work you could reasonably do?
👉 The process stops as soon as a decision is made. If Social Security decides you qualify at an earlier step, they won’t need to go further.
Since they year 2000, The Slayton Group, LLC has been dedicated exclusively to helping individuals navigate the Social Security disability process. With over two decades of proven experience, we understand how complex, frustrating, and overwhelming disability claims can feel.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Proven Experience – Handling disability claims for more than 20 years means we know the rules, the process, and how to fight for a successful outcome.
- One-on-One Case Management – You’ll never feel like “just another case.” We provide personalized attention and guide you step by step.
- Strong Advocacy – From filing your application to appealing a denial, we work tirelessly to present the strongest case possible.
- Compassionate Support – We understand the struggles our clients face. We take the time to listen and ensure your voice is heard.
- Commitment to Results – Our goal is simple: to help you get the benefits you deserve.
✨ At The Slayton Group, LLC, we stand by our motto: “Your Health is Worth the Fight.”
✨ And we pride ourselves on turning your previous “No” into a “Yes.”
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