DISABILITY AT AGE 50 & OVER

Disability strikes hard at persons over the age of 50. It may be very difficult to adapt to new or easier types of work if you become unable to perform your past work. Therefore, Social Security has special rules for persons who are 50 or over.

Basically, the definition of "disability" changes at age 50, and again at age 55. For physical or "exertional" impairments, there are special medical-vocational allowances that may be used to qualify for benefits.

By age 50 an individual has probably worked and paid into the Social Security system for over 30 years. These work credits allow a disabled individual to apply for benefits and for Medicare health insurance.

Disability benefits, however, are never automatic. Often they are hard to get. We at the Forsythe Firm use every legal and ethical means to help the disabled get the benefits they deserve. If you want a strong and experienced advocate who will fight for you, call the Forsythe Firm for a free case evaluation. We can advise and counsel you on the steps you need to take. There will never be a charge for our service unless your claim is successful and results in retroactive pay ("back pay").