Younger workers may be eligible for Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits depending on their age, work history, and how much they worked before becoming disabled. If you are under 22 years of age, you may qualify for a “Disabled Adult Child” benefit, which is linked to your parents’ work histories. From age 22, you must meet the “recent work” and “duration of work” tests established by the Social Security Administration (discussed in detail above).