Q & A
Several years ago I applied for Social Security disability, was not approved, and returned to work for a while before recently stopping again. Can I file for disability again?
Answer: Yes, you can using a medical onset date, meaning the date when the disability began, after the timeframe covered by your earlier application. More importantly, you would again need to have enough work at the right time to be insured for disability. If the work requirement is met, the application will go on to receive a medical decision. If not met, the application does not go forward and is denied without a medical decision being made.
If you need to file for disability, do so without worrying whether you have enough work. File the claim. Social Security will determine if you are insured. Whether concerning insured status or a medical determination, appeal rights exist if you disagree with the application decision. Read more…
Source: http://articles.aberdeennews.com