President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act on August 14, 1935.

It was in the middle of the Great Depression. At the time, Roosevelt was optimistic for the system, saying:

CLICK HERE TO WATCH A VIDEO of FDR's Remarks After Signing Social Security Act (1935).

About Social Security Disability Benefits

The Definition of Disability

According to the Social Security Administration's rules and regulations, disability is defined as the inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or which has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months.

Death of a family member

If someone passes away with an application for Social Security disability benefits pending at the Social Security Administration (SSA), a family member (substitution of party) may be able to continue the claim. You should always reach out to SSA when a family member passes away to see if there are any benefits available to the immediate family.

What about other programs?

Worker's compensation, Long-Term disability (LTD), and Veterans Administration (VA) benefits may directly offset a Social Security claim.

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Question: Do I have to wait a year before I apply for Social Security disability benefits?
Answer: No! According to Social Security rules, you must be out of work or expected to be out of work for at least 12 months before applying for Social Security disability benefits.

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The content on this website is for informational purposes only and is not, nor is it intended to be legal advice. You should get legal help relating to your individual situation. I invite you to contact me. Contacting me does not create an representative-client relationship so please do not send confidential information via this website. I look forward to discussing your case with you.

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