I have received lump sum workers compensation benefit on my wife behalf due to her death related to her employment many years ago. Now I can collect survivor’s benefit (I am over 62) and I am also applying for SSDI benefits. Would my SSDI benefit or survivor benefits can be potentially offset by SSA because I received workers compensation lump sum on behalf of my wife?

Hi. No, if you received a workers compensation settlement based on your wife's employment related death it won't have any effect on either your Social Security disability (SSDI) or survivor benefits. You may want to consider using our software (https://maximizemysocialsecurity.com/purchase) to fully compare and analyze all of your options so that you can determine your best strategy for maximizing your benefits.

Best, Jerry