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jeverhart99
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March 8, 2025

Pulling an application I started - bad idea?

  • March 8, 2025
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I started an application - never completed or submitted it and never received benefits (though I have a number for it) and it needs to go in by early May to be processed. 

 

I am thinking about withdrawing it and waiting a little longer before applying. I know you CAN withdraw an application (https://www.ssa.gov/forms/ssa-521.pdf) but I worry if I do that I may be opening a HUGE can or worms that could cause me to be stuck in SSA hell when I try again. 

 

Anyone else gone through this? Do you recommend I just go ahead with the application I already started?

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    sktn77a
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    March 14, 2025

    "I am thinking about withdrawing it and waiting a little longer before applying"

    I guess it all depends how "little" a "little longer" is?  If it's 4 years or more, yes, pull it.  If it's less than a year, forget it.

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