One of the benefits of the Social Security program is Social Security for disability. Senior citizens become eligible for the benefits for disability under this program if they had a physical or mental condition that is diagnosed to last at least one year or end in death. The rules for this program are different from other government programs or private plans. Being eligible for others programs is no guarantee of being eligible for Social Security disability. Statements from physicians are no guarantee of eligibility either. If one is filing a disability claim, they should do it immediately, as the claim process takes several months on average. This process can be sped up by supplying any relevant medical records, treatment dates, laboratory and other medical tests results, doctor and hospital contact information and the name of employers and job duties from the last 15 years.