[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″ el_class=”section section1″][vc_column_text]To be eligible for Social Security disability benefits, the individual will have a handicap that is either mental or physical, which does not allow them to fully work for a minimum of a year. They can also qualify if they have a terminal illness.
Federal workers under the Federal Employees’ Retirement System or the Civil Service Retirement System will see that the disability retirement standard is more stern for Social Security than their pension systems.
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For those under the Federal Employees’ Retirement System, you will need to apply for the disability benefits of both FERS and Social Security at the same time. However, just because you qualify for one, does not mean you will be qualified for the other.
If you are qualified to receive your disability benefits from Social Security, you will start receiving those benefits a full six months after you have been approved.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”35964″ img_size=”292×285″ style=”vc_box_shadow”][/vc_column][/vc_row]