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If I reapply for disability, will my wait be as long as it was the first time? had a serious back injury four years ago and received disability benefits for about 18 months until I could return to work. Unfortunately, my back problems have returned and I may not be able to continue working much longer. When I first applied for benefits, I waited several months before I received my first check. If I reapply for benefits, will my wait be as long as it was the first time? Answer: If you become disabled a second time within five years after your previous disability benefits stopped, there is no waiting period before benefits start. If your claim is approved, you can receive benefits for the first full month of disability. It can take from three to five months to get a decision on a disability claim, depending on how long it takes to obtain your medical records and any other information we need to decide whether you are disabled. You can help shorten this time by providing as much information as possible when you apply for benefits.
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