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Is it easier to get disability at 60?

According to one law firm's analysis of Social Security Administration (SSA) data, the approval rate for disability applicants aged 60–65 is approximately 62%, significantly higher than the 49% rate for those aged 50–54. This statistic underscores why the question, "Is it easier to get disability at 60?" has a nuanced, age-dependent answer that involves special SSA rules and vocational factors.

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