My Birthday is 7/9/1961.
Applying on line. Question on have you been not able to work in the last 14 months. I choose no. It's giving me a error.
Says I need to choose yes. But should be no.

Hi. I'm not an expert on Social Security's online application process, but I do know that you aren't allowed to apply for benefits more than 4 months prior to the month that you want to start your benefits. If you were born on July 9 1961, the earliest month that you could qualify for Social Security retirement benefits is August 2023. You must be at least age 62 for a full calendar month in order to qualify for Social Security retirement benefits. So, if you're applying for retirement benefits, the earliest that you could file your application is April 1 2023.

The only way that you could apply for benefits based on your own earnings before April 2023 is if you're disabled and you're applying for Social Security disability benefits. So, assuming that you aren't disabled and that you're attempting to apply for retirement benefits, you'll need to wait at least until April to complete your application.

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Best, Jerry