One of the most basic requirements you must meet to qualify for Social Security Disability is that your disability must last, or be expected to last for one year. Since the COVID-19 pandemic has barely been going on for that long, it may be difficult to prove a coronavirus diagnosis meets that requirement. However, a statement taken from the Social Security Administration revealed, “the current disability policy rules are able to evaluate COVID cases”. They also stated they, “will look at their policies as the research evolves”.