There are no explicit differences in how Social Security handles disability claims from men and women, That said, things can be a bit more complicated for women when it comes to getting the Social Security benefits to which they are entitled. The Center On Budget And Policy Priorities has posted a 

very interesting article on this topic.

Five Things To Know

The report details five facts that women should be aware of when it comes to Social Security disability.  They are:

*     Nearly the same number of men and women collect Social Security disability benefits

*     Because women are in the workforce more, they are increasingly eligible for Social Security disability benefits

*     With this near-equality, more women are getting Social Security disability benefits

*     But, women still get lower monthly Social Security disability benefits

*     Women qualify for Social Security disability benefits at different rates for different medical conditions

Though this is a bit of dense read, with charts and graphs, it is worth the time.  This is pointedly true if you are a woman trying to get Social Security disability benefits. 

Another Article, More Bad News

Why's Everybody Always Pickin' On Me?

Another recent article notes that Social Security has been short-changing widows. This happens when Social Security fails to tell widows they can delay taking their retirement benefits until age 70 even as they collect widow's benefits. 

If you are a woman who applied for and/or received Social Security disability benefits, did you notice any different treatment due to your sex?  Let me know.