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I got hurt on the job and am receiving Worker's Compensation benefits. Can I file a claim for Social Security Disability as well?

Yes. An individual can file a claim for Social Security Disability benefits while receiving Workers' Compensation benefits.

Can I collect both Workers' Compensation benefits and Social Security Disability benefits?

Yes. There is an offset, which reduces Social Security disability benefits because of Workers' Compensation benefits paid, but in almost all cases there are still some Social Security Disability benefits to be paid.

Do you have to be permanently disabled to get Social Security Disability benefits?

No. You have to have been disabled for at least six months or have a condition that can be expected to result in death within a year.

I have several health problems and it is the combination of them together that disables me. Can I receive Social Security Disability benefits?

Yes. Social Security is supposed to consider the combination of impairments that an individual suffers in determining disability. Many claimants for Social Security Disability benefits have more than one health problem, and the combined effects of all of the health problems must be considered.