Hello All, and thanks for the great Podcast with Bob Walsh the other day.
I really liked what he was talking about on Social Security Disability. Bob stated that even if you don't have enough quarters paid in you should still apply.
That's what got me thinking. I retired early from the Federal Government after 30 years, CSRS, 3 years ago, due to my VA disabilities. I would have worked longer if I was able to, but my disabilities told me different. During these 30 years I didn't pay into Social Security, but I did pay into the system earlier in my working career, a total of 23 quarters.
I recently got awarded 100% TDIU P&T after 3 years of back and forth with the VA.
My plan after I retired from the Government was to have a part time job to finish paying my quarters into Social Security. Well that's not going to happen now.
So, here's my question, am I able to apply for Social Security Disability even if I haven't paid into the system in over 30 years?
Thanks for all you do here at Hadit.com for Veterans.
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foreveryoung
Hello All, and thanks for the great Podcast with Bob Walsh the other day.
I really liked what he was talking about on Social Security Disability. Bob stated that even if you don't have enough quarters paid in you should still apply.
That's what got me thinking. I retired early from the Federal Government after 30 years, CSRS, 3 years ago, due to my VA disabilities. I would have worked longer if I was able to, but my disabilities told me different. During these 30 years I didn't pay into Social Security, but I did pay into the system earlier in my working career, a total of 23 quarters.
I recently got awarded 100% TDIU P&T after 3 years of back and forth with the VA.
My plan after I retired from the Government was to have a part time job to finish paying my quarters into Social Security. Well that's not going to happen now.
So, here's my question, am I able to apply for Social Security Disability even if I haven't paid into the system in over 30 years?
Thanks for all you do here at Hadit.com for Veterans.
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"Typically, if you are 31 or older, you must have worked at least 5 of the last 10 years to keep up your SSD coverage. Even if you haven't worked for a long time, you might still be eligible for S
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foreveryoung, if you think you might qualify, by all means apply. Everyone has the right to apply before someone determines whether they are eligible or not. I don't really know your circumstances
Carl the Engineer
Hey, every story (situation) is different, please let us know how it goes. I'm pullin' for you.. Hamslice
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