Social security lawyer, the basics
It is best to check with the SSA to determine what those payments might be. Whether the payments are higher under your own social security disability account or your deceased spouse's is determined by your current age, the severity of your disability, and your earnings record. If you do apply for survivor's benefits, you will generally receive full benefits if you are at full retirement age or older at the date of application (or over 50 and disabled). If you are under full retirement age but 60 or older, you will receive anywhere from 71 to 99% of your deceased spouse's social security disability benefits. Q: I currently get my benefits from social security disability, but I want to switch to social security retirement.