I have been dealing with PTSD/MST for almost 20 years. I haven't worked since 2007. I just got 100% for PTSD due to MST in Jan 2013 but I called to see about getting Social Security ( I have 3 kids) but they told me that since I have not worked in over 5 years I lost out on my social security benefits. Is this even possible? I was fortunate enough to have a husband who supported me financially so since I was not able to work I didn't think at the age of 40 I would even qualify for social security. I am grateful for what I got but I worked for 15 years as a nurse and paid into my Soc Sec. and now they said I waited to long to apply for it. Anyway if anyone knows about social security and would like to educate me about entitlements I would really appreciate it.
Thanks in advance,
Caroline