Dear Lit Love,

OK, I finally found the 5 years of which you mention in your other posts. Basically it says I must have paid into the system at least 5 of the last 10 years. (In your disability secrets link)

I have paid into the system every year, even AFTER I filed for SSDI. I have met this 5 out of 10 year requirement. I have also met the credits required. I am also below the "substantial" work limitation. I continue to work as much as my health allows which is not very much but every dollar I can earn is one less dollar I have to borrow in order to survive.