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Savvy Senior: How to get Social Security disability benefits when you can't work

Dear Savvy Senior,

What do I need to do to get Social Security disability benefits? I’m 60 years old and have some health problems that won’t allow me to work, but I’ve read that getting disability benefits is difficult.

Laid Up Lenny

Dear Lenny,

Getting Social Security disability benefits when you’re unable to work can be challenging. Last year, more than 2 million people applied...