The prescriptive filing period for Social Security System (SSS) disability benefits in the Philippines is 10 years from the date of occurrence of the disability. This means a member has up to 10 years to submit an application for disability benefits after the disability occurs

. Key points about SSS disability benefit filing:

• The 10-year prescriptive period applies to disability claims, as well as retirement and death claims, and even petitions contesting settled claims

• The 10-year period starts from the date the disability occurred or the claim was originally settled

• Disability benefits can be granted either as a monthly pension (if the member has paid at least 36 monthly contributions before the semester of disability) or as a lump sum (if contributions are insufficient or pension duration is less than 12 months)

• Partial disability refers to permanent loss or use of body parts without total work incapacity; permanent total disability is also covered

In summary, you should file your SSS disability benefit claim within 10 years from the date your disability occurred to ensure your claim is valid and payable