Yes, but frankly it is more difficult. The principle reason is that persons under 50 years of age (younger indivduals per social security) have to show that they cannot be retrained for a lighter job. A common example is the 48 year old construction worker with bad knees who cannot stand all day to do his work, but who could be retrained to do sit-down assembly of small electronic devices. Such an individual loses, However, at age 50 or greater the construction worker wins if limited to only sedentary work.

Despite the heavier burden of proof for younger folks under 50 years of age, every year tens of thousands of young adults win benefits due to such medical conditions as mental illness, seizures, ad other conditions that make it impossible to do any work whether in a standing or seated position.

If you feel that you cannot do any work on a full time basis, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day, week after week without missing more than 2 or 3 days per month consult an experienced lawyer or representative to get their opinion as to to your chances or apply for social security benefits..