My Social Security disability claim was rejected, unfortunately... (lemmygrad.ml)

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What's a way to get SSDI (I think that's the acronym)?

I thought I had it. I put in 10 disabilities which I had and I wasn't lying about any of them. I would honestly never commit fraud, despite my circumstances, and never intend to.

But they said that I "didn't work enough hours."

I'm not sure how to make it go to my credit (Social Security credits, that is).

How many jobs or hours should you work?

I can also give you all the full message through a DM, perhaps.

I've worked, I think, eight jobs in total in the last decade with one year that I wasn't working (during the pandemic). Frankly, I could use the money; I'm trying to get into nursing school, though am getting my CNA first. And I need a car now. I have a Bachelor's degree in Communications, but want to change my career path for the time being.

To be fair, I didn't put all my work experience and there's more that I could put.

Is there a way to keep track of all the credits you have? Or "input" them or however you're supposed to do factor them into the system?

Also, assuming you get disability assistance from Social Security Administration, what's a good way to phrase or say certain things in the application process?

Do help out if you can. Thanks!

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[-] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is different from Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

SSDI is tied to your work history. It pays benefits to you and certain members of your family if you:

Have a disability and

Worked enough years to qualify and paid Social Security taxes during the years you worked

SSI does not require you to have a work history. It provides you with money to cover basics like food, clothing, and housing if you are 65 or older or have a disability.

[1] https://www.usa.gov/social-security-disability

this post was submitted on 25 Apr 2025

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