Applicants under the age of 24 must have worked for at least 1.5 years after turning 21 in order to pass the recent work test, while applicants between the ages of 24 and 31 must have worked for half of the time beginning when they turned 21. For example, if an applicant is 29, they must have worked for four years to pass the recent work test. Finally, applicants aged 31 and over must have worked for 5 out of the 10 years prior to becoming disabled.
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