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Social security disability.Someone told me if you ...

social security disability.Someone told me if you were over 55 yrs old and had fibromyalgia, that you were automatically eligible for social security disability. Is this true?

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I don't believe you are ever "automatically" eligible for Social Security disability. There is a process that must be followed by anyone seeking this benefit. You can go to this website to start the application process:

http://www.socialsecurity.gov/applyfordisability/

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