Correct. The Press select to use an item option wasn't introduced until the Gold/Silver/Crystal series of games. In the later games, simply selecting a key item would show 3 options-Use, Register (in G/S/C it's SEL), or quit. The middle buttons sets it to Select.
In order to receive Social Security disability benefits as an adult, you must be 18 years of age or older, and permanently residing in an American state or territory. Figure out your work credits. Generally, to be eligible for benefits, you must have worked in the recent past and earned a certain amount.
You can apply for Social Security disability benefits when you become disabled, even on the day you become disabled. What is important, and where the 12 months comes from, is that your disability must be expected to last at least 12 months (or result in death).