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You are eligible if your injury will keep you from working for at least 12 months. As it often takes months for an initial decision to be made regarding a claim, make sure to submit your application for social security disability insurance as early as you can. You can apply for back payments for benefits, if you are approved for social security disability benefits. You are not eligible for your first benefits payment until the sixth month after the onset of your condition. You cannot receive back payments for that waiting period.