the original disability insurance program was supposed to benefit those ages 50 to 64 as basically a transition into regular retirement. since the 1980's u.s. in a 300 percent increase in awards for back pain, mental issues, what they call non exertion of restrictions. i am going to my chiropractor tomorrow with a pinched nerve, compressed disk and quite honestly trying to take on the government is driving me nuts. is a good chance i could qualify if i pressed are enough. john: it used to be that they were paralyzed. today most of the claims are things like anxiety, stress, back pain, nebulous diagnoses. >> and it is very subjective. john: one other reason more people collect, lawyers make big bucks promoting them. >> if you are disabled or can't work you need social security disability benefits, but don't try getting the money around. >> we help people get disability benefits.