Definition of respond. 1  intransitive verb. 2  1 : to say something in return : make an answer respond to criticism. 3  2a : to react in response responded to a call for helpb : to show favorable reaction respond to surgery.  3 : to be answerable respond in 1  damages. transitive verb. :  reply.
For you and your dependents/survivors to qualify for full benefits under each program, you need to be âfully insured.â You and/or your dependents may also qualify for limited benefits if you are âcurrently insured.â. Each status requires a certain number of social security quarters of employment earnings. This number changes from year to year. In 2010, a quarter of earnings is $1,120.
(This durational requirement means that while severe back conditions can qualify for Social Security disability or SSI, wrist or ankle sprains seldom qualify as disabling conditions.) Substantial Work. To be considered a disabled person for Social Security purposes, a disability applicant must be unable to perform substantial work. Generally, this means working and earning above a certain amount; in 2018, this means making over $1,180 per month.