How long do I have to wait after becoming disabled to file for Social Security disability benefits?
Not even one day. You can file for Social Security disability benefits on the very same day that you become disabled. To prevail in a claim though, there must be medical proof that you meet the standard. There is no reason to file a Social Security disability claim if one has only a minor illness or one which is unlikely to last a year or more. However, an individual who suffers serious illness or injury and expects to be out of work for a year or more should not delay in filing a claim for Social Security disability benefits. Q: What can I do to improve my chances of winning my Social Security disability claim? A: Be honest and complete in giving information to Social Security about what disabilities you have. Many people, for example, fail to mention their psychiatric problems to Social Security because they are embarrassed. But these facts could be what helps you win your claim. Besides being honest with Social Security, the most important thing that you can do is just keep appealin
