COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Question: I am receiving sick leave from my employer. Should I file for Social Security Disability?
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Answer
Yes, sick leave payments are not "earned income," and are not used against you for Social Security Disability purposes. You should file without delay if you think you will be unable to work for 12 months.
On behalf of McCULLOUGH, WAREHEIM & LaBUNKER, P.A. we hope this material will be of benefit to you in answering your questions relative to social security disability. Contact one of our SSD claims lawyers representing clients in Leawood, Kansas (and throughout the State of Kansas) today to schedule a free consult on your file.