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- February 23rd, 2024
Q
I have been on Social Security for about seven years. Since I started my Social Security benefits, I have had a serious accident and lost the use of the fingers on my right hand. Do my benefits change with this injury?
A
Probably not. The question is whether you began taking reduced Social Security benefits prior to your full retirement age. In that case, your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) may be higher. The problem is applying for SSDI is not a simple process. You would have to prove your disability just as you would if you were applying for SSDI at a younger age.
For more information, check out the following resources:
- The Basics of Social Security Disability Insurance
- 5 Reasons Why Your Social Security Disability Insurance Claim Could Be Denied
- The Social Security Administration's Full Retirement Age Chart
Harry S. Margolis practices elder law, estate, and special needs planning in Boston and Wellesley, Massachusetts. He is the founder of ElderLawAnswers.com and answers consumer questions about estate planning issues here and at AskHarry.info.