An individual can be entitled to two kinds of Social Security benefits for the most part. One is SSD which is for people who have worked and paid FICA taxes during their life time. The qualification is that FICA taxes pay for insurance for Social Security...
To be eligible for Social Security Disability (SSD), otherwise known as Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB), you must be disabled and unable to work for a minimum of 12 consecutive months, and you must meet specific work requirements set forth by the Social Security Administration. The Social Security Disability lawyers at Berger and Green represent clients who have mental or physical disabilities in claims for SSD.