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Q: Do you have to wait 5 months before you apply for social security disability benefits? A: You can submit an application for social security disability if you have an injury and it is expected to keep you from your employment for a year or more. There is no waiting period for applying. A decision on a case can vary from months to years, so it is advantageous to submit your application for benefits as soon as you can. If you are awarded benefits, you will not be eligible for your first payment until after a 5 month waiting period after the date of onset of your condition. Q: Can you work while your social security disability claim is pending? A: Yes, you can work while you are awaiting a decision regarding your application for social security disability.