My late husband was diagnosed with stage 4 stomach cancer. We applied immediately for his social security disability, he was deemed qualified BUT had to wait five months before receiving, even though he had been given six months to live. Does anyone know of any person who did receive their disability benefits before this five month waiting period was met? I am appealing Social Security decision that I (for the benefit of my late husband) should receive one month's disability for my late husband. My late husband should have received all that was due him. Legislation has been introduced to do away with this five month waiting period (HR2713) but it STILL sits. I am planning on taking this all the way up to the highest level to have this changed. Any info could be helpful.