Destia22

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

I first want to say Thank You for the creator of this website. It almost feels like we are a huge family. Now getting back to my question. I heard through the grape vine that in order to permanently keep your 100% without it being lowered you have to have it for 20 yrs. Is this correct? I was granted 100% for PTSD/MST and 30% for Trigeminal Neuralgia back in Jan 2013. While I was reading my paper work it stated the I was totally and permanently disabled. Does this mean that I do not have to worry about it being down graded to a lower percentage? It also states that I am unemployable. Someone at DAV told me that they had never seen a person being 100% totally and permanent disable and also unemployable at the same time. Anyway if someone could just please tell me how the totally and permanently disabled works I would appreciate it. Thanks in advance, Caroline