Work Credit Requirements for Those Under 30

Young adults applying for SSDI in New Hampshire must:

• Accumulate fewer work credits than older applicants, with the exact number varying by age.
• Have earned enough Social Security taxes through recent employment to qualify.
• Understand that if under 24 with a disability since childhood, different qualifying rules may apply.

Medical Eligibility

To be eligible for SSDI under 30, your disability must:

• Prevent substantial gainful activity for at least 12 months or be terminal.
• Be supported by clear, ongoing medical documentation from health professionals.
• Significantly limit your ability to work or engage in daily activities.

Application Process

Key steps when applying:

• Submit medical records and work history to the Social Security Administration (SSA).
• Clearly communicate how your disability began and affects your life.
• Attend any SSA-scheduled consultative examinations as needed.

Differences for Applicants Under 30

Unique aspects include:

• Reduced work credit requirements compared to applicants over 30.
• Possible consideration under SSDI’s younger individual rules for those with childhood disabilities.
• Focus on early intervention and evidence of lasting functional limitations.

Common Barriers to Approval

Watch out for challenges such as:

• Insufficient recent work history to meet SSA’s credit thresholds.
• Lack of thorough medical evaluations documenting the disability.
• Failure to demonstrate how symptoms limit work capacity specifically.