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Whether the payments are higher under your own social security disability account or your deceased spouse's is determined by your current age, the severity of your disability, and your earnings record. In the case that you do choose to claim survivor's benefits, you will receive your spouse's full social security disability benefits when you reach retirement, or when you reach the age of 50 and are disabled. If you are under full retirement age but 60 or older, you will receive anywhere from 71 to 99% of your deceased spouse's social security disability benefits. Q: I am receiving social security disability but I want to apply for SS retirement. A: In most cases, a person currently receiving social security disability benefits will automatically receive retirement benefits when they reach full retirement age.