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I got hurt on the job. I am drawing workers compensation benefits. Can I file a claim for Social Security disability benefits now or should I wait until the workers compensation ends?

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I got hurt on the job. I am drawing workers compensation benefits. Can I file a claim for Social Security disability benefits now or should I wait until the workers compensation ends?

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You do not have to wait until the worker’s compensation ends, and you should not wait that long. An individual can file a claim for Social Security disability benefits while receiving worker’s compensation benefits. It is best to file the Social Security disability claim as soon as possible, otherwise there may be a gap between the time the worker’s compensation ends and the Social Security disability benefits begin.