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Disability

SheilaT

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3. What the first two posters said.

Reply to Saphire (Original post)

Wed Aug 19, 2015, 11:37 PM

Aug 2015

One of the biggest drawbacks to SSDI is that because you leave the workforce before (and sometimes long before) you'd actually qualify for regular Social Security, the amount you'll get generally isn't very much.

If it is at all possible to transition to a less physical job, he'd be better off. Please do not take that comment as a callous, "He can work" statement, but rather as a pragmatic one.

Whatever happens, I wish you the best.

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question. my hubby has filed for his ssdi, but [View all] Saphire Aug 2015 OP

I found this online... LeftofObama Aug 2015 #1

If he works 20 hours a week or more TexasTowelie Aug 2015 #2

What the first two posters said. SheilaT Aug 2015 #3

What are the particulars of his application? If he is not 67 or older and he is working or GSA he mackerel Aug 2015 #4