Social Security and Disability: We'll need a copy of a recent award letter, and a current check stub (or a copy of a bank statement if direct deposit). It is also necessary to show that it is a permanent disability. Pension: Recent check stub, and any forms you have showing the duration of payments. The goal is to prove your income. You'll need two years completed and signed tax returns. Keep in mind we only count 75% (90% if Government loan) of the rental income, but 100% of the expenses.

It takes a little more to qualify for disability than it does to qualify for retirement. To qualify for Social Security Disability benefits, you must have worked long enough and recently enough under the current laws. For each year you work, you can earn up to four credits, maximum. Each credit is based on a certain amount of money earned; the amount of earnings required for a credit usually increase each year, as general wage levels increase. See similar questions...

Social Security Disability is a benefit received from the Social Security Administration by disabled workers and in some cases their dependents, similar to those received by retired workers. To receive benefits under the Social Security Disability program, you must have a physical or mental health problem (or a combination of problems) severe enough to keep you from working in any regular paying job for at least one year. See similar questions...

Anyone, regardless of age, may receive disability benefits so long as his or her disability meets Social Security's definition of disability. Under certain conditions, a disabled worker's family may qualify for disability benefits, as well. For example, the following family members may be eligible to receive disability benefits under Social Security: A spouse of any age who is caring for the worker's disabled child, so long as the child is also receiving benefits. See similar questions...

A disabled claimant will receive the same monthly benefit that he would receive had he retired at full retirement age (65 years old or more depending on age). The sum of money received will depend on one's previous work record. See similar questions...

You will receive Social Security Disability benefits as long as you remain disabled and unable to work. Your benefits will not run out because you did not contribute enough into the Social Security system. See similar questions...

Until the Social Security Administration completes a Continuing Disability Review (CDR) and finds evidence of medical improvement, or you regain your ability to return to work. If you were employed five out of the last ten years under Social Security before becoming disabled, you have enough earnings for benefits. If you are 31 years of age or less, the requirements are less since such individuals have not worked for a long time. See similar questions...

The Social Security Administration reduces your disability benefits, if you receive worker's compensation benefits that are calculated into your claim, and it depends upon the type of worker's compensation that you receive. See similar questions...

Social Security benefits are determined by wages reported each year for you. Benefits are calculated on the earnings a person receives during his/her lifetime. The higher the earnings and the number of years worked, the more the monthly benefit will be. Benefits are payable at full retirement age for anyone meeting the minimum criteria for social security credits (with reduced benefits available as early as age 62). See similar questions...

About 20 percent of people who get Social Security have to pay taxes on their benefits. This provision affects only people who have substantial income in addition to their Social Security. If you file a federal tax return as an individual, and your combined income* is between $25,000 and $34,000, you may have to pay taxes on 50 percent of your Social Security benefits. If your combined income* is above $34,000, up to 85 percent of your Social Security benefits is subject to income tax. See similar questions...

If you are getting disability benefits on your own work record, or if you are a widow or widower getting benefits on a spouse's record, your payments cannot begin before the sixth full month of disability. If the sixth month has passed, your first payment may include some back benefits. Your check should arrive on the third day of every month. If the third falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, you will receive your check on the last banking day before then. See similar questions...

You should apply for Social Security Disability benefits as soon as possible after you become disabled and unable to work. You do not need to wait 12 months to apply, your disability need only be expected to last for at least one year or will result in death. See similar questions...

No. You will continue to receive a disability benefit as long as your condition keeps you from working. Your case, however, will be reviewed periodically to see if there has been any improvement in your condition and whether you are still eligible for benefits. If you are still eligible when you reach 65, your disability benefits will be automatically converted to Social Security retirement benefits. See similar questions...

Yes. It is common for injured workers to be eligible for both programs, although the definition of disability differs between them. You should file for Social Security Disability benefits as soon as you are injured. This may reduce any potential time gap between the end of worker's compensation and disability benefits. In fact, in some situations, you may collect both workers' compensation and disability benefits at the same time. See similar questions...