What Does Being on Disability Mean?

Being on Disability means that one or more medical doctors believes that we are incapable of continuing to work at this moment due to a REAL and life-altering medical condition. ... Being on Disability means that we are taking control of our illness.

What does it mean if your on disability?

The law defines disability as the inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity (SGA) by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment(s) which can be expected to result in death or which has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months.

What are the rules for being on disability?

To receive disability benefits, a person must meet the definition of disability under the Social Security Act (Act). A person is disabled under the Act if they can't work due to a severe medical condition that has lasted, or is expected to last, at least one year or result in death.