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Have you applied for Social Security disability payments? Tell us about your experience

 Many applicants for Social Security disability payments must wait between 18 months and three years to learn if they qualify, and much longer if they must appeal a first rejection, AARP reports.

We want to know how you or someone you know fared when applying for benefits. If you would like to share your experience, and perhaps be included in future story about the situation, call Gene Meyer at The Star at 816-234-4883 or send e-mail to gmeyer@kcstar.com.