My job is primarily typing and I have been doing it for years. I permanently injured my left arm, do I qualiy for SS Disability?

Question: I am a data entry clerk, and I injured my left hand severely (severed the nerves and lost  the ability to control my hand). I’m right handed so I can still do a lot of stuff, but I can’t type and my whole job was typing basically. Does this mean I can get social security disability?

Response: The fifth step in the social security disability application process is determine whether you are capable of doing any other type of work, even if you are no longer capable of doing the work you were doing before. This decision is made on a case-by-case basis and considers the ability, education, experience and condition of the applicant. Because you can still do, as you stated, “a lot of stuff,” there is a possibility that you will not qualify as severely disabled enough to receive social security disability benefits. However, you should speak with a qualified social security attorney who can evaluate your situation and help you determine whether it is appropriate in your case to apply for social security disability benefits.

Answered by Christy Rakoczy

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