If you are 50 years old or older, Social Security makes it easier to prove your disability case. Individuals between 18 and 49 meet a tougher standard.

Starting at age 50, and then again at age 55 and 60, Social Security lowers the requirements for proving disability. The rationale is that the older you are, the harder it is to work in a job that you have never done before.

• After age 50, Social Security can approve you for disability benefits even though you are able to do some type of work.
• The older you are, the more physically demanding the work can be and still allow you qualify for disability benefits.

Take a look at this article for a discussion of how Social Security makes it easier for individuals over age 50 to be approved for Social Security disability. 

Last updated on November 1, 2011 by stasiukfirm