In 2011, more complaints of disability-related job discrimination were filed than any other year in history.
According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the agency received 26,379 claims of job bias citing disability issues in 2012, an increase from the 25,742 filed in 2011.
It unlawful for disabled Americans to be discriminated against in the workplace.
If a person wants to qualify for benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program, a determination for eligibility is largely based on his or her work history.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has two different gauges by which to evaluate your work history. The first of these is called the “Duration of Work Test”, while the second is called the “Recent Work Test”. These tests take into account how long you have worked, and how recently, to determine if you qualify for benefits.
If you have questions about an application for disability benefits, do not hesitate to contact our Tulsa Social Security disability lawyers for a free evaluation of your case. You may also reach us by phone at (918) 265-1404.
Troutman & Troutman, P.C. – Tulsa Social Security disability attorneys
Troutman Touts: People who suffer from blindness or severe vision problems may qualify for SSDI, as long as their visual impairment cannot be corrected or improved.
