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Dr. Ed Weir, Former SSA District Manager
Dr. Ed Weir, PhD Former SSA District Manager · 20 Years Inside Social Security · “Former” Sergeant, USMC LIVE Q&A almost every day on YouTube

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Am I eligible for SSDI?

You may qualify for SSDI if you've worked and paid Social Security taxes for roughly 5 of the last 10 years (less if you're under 31), AND you have a …

How long does SSDI take?

Initial decision: typically 6–8 months. Reconsideration: another 3–6 months. ALJ hearing: average ~15 months wait, then a decision in a few weeks. …

Medical evidence and the SSDI Listings

SSA decides medical eligibility in two passes. First, does your condition meet or equal a Listing in the Blue Book (Listings of Impairments)? If yes, …

SSDI work credits, explained

You earn 1 Social Security work credit for every $1,890 of taxed earnings in 2026, max 4 credits per year. SSDI generally requires 40 lifetime credits …

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