Ssd-Didn't Qualify Because Of Age?

[scscrewed]

When I was first injured I applied for SSD, but I was told I didn't qualify because of my age --19 at the time. I have the letter from the social security office stating this, and I believe this isn't true. It told me to apply for MRDD services, which I did, and I received help from them, but I want to apply for SSD.

Are the work credits that I am required to have based off the age at the time of disabling injury --19-- or based off my age now?

[scscrewed]

I have enough work credits. I needed 6, if the age is 19. I worked from 13 on earning an appreciable amount of money, and I paid into the social security from then on. I am not worried about the credit part, if it is based on that age, but if it is based off of my age now, then I am what's the word....

[Philip Rogers]

Based on either, I would say, you were/are eligible. Do you have a copy of their denial?

pr

[scscrewed]

I have the letter stating I am not eligible because I am eligible for MRDD services.

[Philip Rogers]

I don't know what MRDD services are?? Probably some state's rehabilitative disability determination services. I don't see why you wouldn't be eligible, tho. There may be some kind off offset but you should still be eligible. SSDI is basically disability insurance that "we pay for" and therefore when we qualify should be eligible. If there is an offset we should have our premiums refunded but we'll never see that happen. jmo

pr

I have the letter stating I am not eligible because I am eligible for MRDD services.