The bubonic plague was a painful disease, with black buboes, or swellings, in the groin and armpits, which lasted up to a week. There was some chance of surviving if the buboes burst.
As of 2015, full retirement age is 67 if you were born after 1960. The amount you receive doesn't change because disability benefits were calculated based on what you would receive at retirement age. However, you may see an increase if Social Security provides a cost of living increase.
I agree with your friend that you should apply for Social Security Disability (SSDI). You can receive both SSDI and VA compensation benefits. You do not say how long you have been disabled, but if it has been seventeen months or more, start the application before the end of the month to avoid possible loss of benefits. agree with your friend that you should apply for Social Security Disability (SSDI). You can receive both SSDI and VA compensation benefits. You do not say how long you have been disabled, but if it has been seventeen months or more, start the application before the end of the month to avoid possible loss of benefits.