This document explains Grid Rules and Vocational Allowances in a chart format.Īlso, if you are eligible for Grid Rule consideration, the Work History Report SSA-3369 becomes extremely important to fill out accurately, being informed of what your words mean as you write them.Īny Occupation Standard, for People Under 55 If this fits your situation, anyone age 50+, you may qualify under the Social Security’s grid rules. This route works best for individuals approaching 55 or who are older than 55, who have limited higher education, narrow-focused work experience: unskilled work, physical labor, same career for the past fifteen years. If you are age 50 or older, and don’t meet a Compassionate Allowance or a Blue Book Listing, then the Grid Rules come into effect. Grid Rules (or Medical Vocational Allowances): This is the list of medical conditions, grouped by bodily system in 14 listing categories, for which if you can find one condition that applies to your case, and demonstrate that you meet that listing - all parts of the condition, by submitting your written documentation and doctor forms and medical testing, then your case should be approved during Round 1, in about 5-6 months time.Įxplanation of how to make your case that you do qualify for a Blue Book listing: You should apply online, but this will help you prepare for Section 11 of the form because the application self-submits after 48/72 hrs if incomplete.Ĭompassionate Allowances For extremely severe medical conditions, this is the list of conditions for which you if you were diagnosed with one, you should make an appointment to go directly to the SSA office to fill out your paperwork in person (with medical documentation showing you have this condition), and your SSDI application will be approved in about 2 weeks. Here is the INITIAL APPLICATION for SSDI. Social Security’s Own Website is the place to begin an application to SSDI.Ĭhecking Eligibility, and Where to Apply MySSA Account is the place to log in to see your work credit history, to see the size of your projected SSDI monthly benefit, and to apply for SSDI when you are ready.
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