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But because their disability is so severe, the legally blind can also get some extra benefits. You should speak to a social security lawyer about any extended benefits you can get for legal blindness. Q: A friend told me that everybody has to wait until they've been disabled one year to apply. Is this true? A: You do not have to wait 12 months to apply for benefits. The SSA defines a SSD eligible disability as one that keeps you from earning a substantial gainful income.