Age Considerations

Michigan SSDI evaluates your age to understand:

• Older claimants may face more limitations in adapting to new work roles.
• Age groups are categorized to assess how age affects work capacity.

Education Level

Your education background is reviewed to determine:

• Ability to learn new job skills and undertake different types of work.
• Whether your education provides you with transferable skills against work restrictions.

Work History and Experience

The SSA analyzes your past employment to:

• Assess your work skills and job demands relevant to your functional capacity.
• Understand whether you can transition to less demanding jobs.

Environmental and Social Factors

Non-medical influences include:

• Support systems at home and work that may impact your ability to maintain employment.
• Access to transportation and community resources.

Mental and Physical Demands of Work

The nature of your previous work helps determine if:

• You were exposed to high physical or mental stressors that you can no longer handle.
• You might cope better with jobs requiring less exertion or complexity.

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Additional Non-Medical Factors

Other elements such as your motivation to work and adaptability are also considered.