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.
Some people may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits in as few as 30 days or less. For others, it can take more than two or even three years to complete the disability application process and be approved for Social Security Disability benefits. Contributing Factors. What factors impact how long it takes to get a Social Security Disability approval? The first thing that will impact how quickly you get a response to your application for Social Security Disability is whether your initial disability claim is approved or denied. Initial claims usually take 30 to 90 days to process.