How much does social security disability pay?

In most cases, you have been paying social security taxes since you began working.  Your employers have also been paying social security taxes on your behalf.  The amount of your social security disability benefit is based on an average of your lifetime earnings.  If you have low paying jobs, your benefit amount will be, different from if you had high paying jobs.  To make sure you get the maximum benefit to which you are entitled you need to keep track of your earnings statement and make sure that the information on that statement is correct.  Social Security sends you your statement on a yearly basis.  You can also request one at anytime from Social Security. Keeping check stubs or statements from your employer is a good way to compare your earnings statement with your own records.  It is also the proof you will need to give Social Security if you find an error in your earnings statement.

You should consider contacting an attorney who specializes in disability law and has experience in handling Social Security cases.  He or she could give you more information about filing for disability benefits.