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Glossary of Social Security Disability Law Terms
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Delayed Retirement Credits: Social Security benefits are increased (by a certain
percentage depending on a person's date of birth) if
retirement is delayed beyond full retirement age.
Increases based on delaying retirement no longer apply
when people reach age 70, even if they continue to delay
taking benefits.
Direct Deposit: The standard way to receive Social Security
benefits.
Disability Benefits: These benefits are received if you: are under FRA
(full retirement age), have enough Social Security
credits, and have a severe medical impairment that
prevents you from doing substantial work for more than a
year, or are expected to die from the impairment.
Disability Insurance: One of three components in the Social Security
program. You become eligible for disability benefits
when you cannot do the work you did before becoming
disabled and the work you did, cannot be adjusted to
accommodate your disability. The number of work credits
you need to qualify for benefits depends on your age at
the time you become disabled.
Documents: Forms often requested and submitted by individuals
who are applying for benefits. Documents usually
include: birth certificates, marriage certificates, W2
forms, tax returns, and deeds. Normally only originals
or certified copies are accepted.
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