The definition of disability in the Social Security Act requires that the person have been or be expected to be disabled for at least 12 months. A condition that is expected to be fatal in less than 12 months is also enough.
If you're disabled for at least 12 months, I'm sorry to say it, but, you're not likely to ever improve enough to get back to work. Sometimes it happens. Let's say you were in an automobile accident and have several bad fractures requiring staged surgeries that take more than 12 months. This happens but not often.
Probably, there ought to be some sort of temporary disability benefit but in most states there isn't any.
We'll be happy to talk with you about your situation but understand that the 12 month duration requirement is a hard barrier for most trauma cases.
If you're in NC and want help with your Social Security disability claim, call Hall & Rouse, P.C. at 1-866-425-5347
