Originally Posted by Mark in Idaho

SSDI is not a job specific disability policy. It does not relate to your trained or chosen profession. If you can work in a different field, you are not considered disabled by SSDI standards.

If you could do any other job, they would deny you. They may send you to a Vocational Rehabilitation specialist who can look at your limitations and skills and find a job placement for you. Some states fund these and include some retraining.