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Vicki revised · 03-13-2012, 12:43 AM

I'm applying now but am confused and could use advice. Do stage IV'ers have the 5 mon waiting period?

Also when do they consider the start of the disability?
1) The day I was diagnosed stage 4 withs mets, a year ago and went on FMLA; working from home as I was able or,

2) when I finally realized I couldn't do my job anymore even part time due to chemo brain ans other side and after effects? I submitted my retire papers but had to wait 60 days.

3) the last day I worked after being given compassionate leave with full pay? I'd run out of all leave time and had even gone off payroll but was granted a special paid admin leave until my retirement took effect, and was not to do any work or even check in?

4) my retirement day when i was permanently reclassified as "retired"?

Is it the start of the terminal illness, when I quit working full time, or when i converted to the retirement system?

03-13-2012, 12:43 AM	#9
Vicki revised Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Alabama Posts: 121	Re: Social Security benefits?? I'm applying now but am confused and could use advice. Do stage IV'ers have the 5 mon waiting period? Also when do they consider the start of the disability? 1) The day I was diagnosed stage 4 withs mets, a year ago and went on FMLA; working from home as I was able or, 2) when I finally realized I couldn't do my job anymore even part time due to chemo brain ans other side and after effects? I submitted my retire papers but had to wait 60 days. 3) the last day I worked after being given compassionate leave with full pay? I'd run out of all leave time and had even gone off payroll but was granted a special paid admin leave until my retirement took effect, and was not to do any work or even check in? 4) my retirement day when i was permanently reclassified as "retired"? Is it the start of the terminal illness, when I quit working full time, or when i converted to the retirement system?