I was on disability since 2004; a few years ago I went to retirement. I was not able to return to work.
My I found outthrumy doctors records that I am chronic and that I will never get better again if anything I will be getting worse. It was due through a accident at my job I fell in a hole. I figured maybe they thought I needed to go back to work disability part but I was not able to go I have been without extra funds for some time and was wondering if I am able to get more benefits because I am labeled as chronic non-help. Thank you Brenda

Hi Brenda. You don't mention your age, and I'm not clear on what actually happened with your benefits. If you were receiving Social Security disability (SSDI) benefits and if those benefits converted to Social Security retirement benefits when you reached full retirement age (FRA), then the answer to your question is no. SSDI benefits can only be paid up until a person reaches their FRA. After you reach FRA, being disabled makes no difference in your benefit rate.

If you aren't at least FRA and if you're no longer receiving SSDI benefits then you could reapply for SSDI. Or, if your income and resources are low, you may want to consider applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). For more information on SSI, refer to the following Social Security website: https://www.ssa.gov/ssi/.

Best, Jerry