When I initially met with my attorney, I was told that back pay would go back one year from application, minus 5 months (I had already waited over 2 years to file because I was told I would have "full recovery" after my 2 fusion surgeries). I've received my acceptance letter but not my back pay yet, and during my search for more info on the process I came across a SSDI page stating that even if it takes 24 months for your claim to get approved, you can only receive pay for 12 months. Can anybody help clarify this for me please? Also, I have friends who received their back pay before or immediately after their approval letters (NY), but I've seen posts by people saying it took several months so I was wondering if there was a formula for when I can expect mine? I'm not looking to go on a spending spree, but I have a mortgage, car payment, property and school taxes, and children to feed and clothe as well as one in an expensive college. Thank you for taking the time to read this, and all input is appreciated.
In reply to I went into a depression plus by Paul p (not verified)
Hi Paul,
I'm sorry to hear about that! Hang in there!
Can u b awarded ssi for the 5 month waiting period?????
In reply to Can u b awarded ssi for the 5 by Betty (not verified)
Hi Betty,
If you have already been approved for SSDI benefits, you may not be eligible for SSI benefits at the same time unless your award for SSDI benefits is under the federal benefit rate of $735 a month and you meet the financial resource requirements.
I filed back in August of 2016 and check social security website very once and awhile and noticed this most recent update, Until I get a letter in the mail I don't really read into much into it, but looks like it is getting close the most update is today...what do you guys think
04/05/2017
Benefit Application Under Review
A medical decision has been made and we are working to process your benefit application. A Social Security Representative may contact you directly if we need any additional documents or information.
03/09/2017
We started reviewing the decision made by the Disability Determination Service for accurate processing of your benefit application.
09/22/2016
The Disability Determination Service for your state started processing the medical portion of your benefit application.
08/31/2016
We started reviewing your Disability benefit application.
08/30/2016
Your Disability benefit application was submitted.
08/30/2016
Your online Disability benefit application was started.
In reply to I filed back in August of by Frank (not verified)
Hi Frank,
I really could not say if this alters the status of your case, it looks like they have determined that you may be medically qualified for benefits, and now they may be reviewing other parts of your case.
OPM disability retirement in 1999. Managed my disability till 2010 things started going downhill with my condition BUT did not apply for SSDI till 2017. Is there a certain number of years that social security can consider that is less than 7 years?
In reply to OPM disability retirement in by Cher (not verified)
Hi Cher,
You may not be eligible for benefits as you had not been working at least five of the last ten years. You may want to contact the SSA for further details, you can do so by calling them at 1-800-772-1213.
I have heard sometimes you will get your first payment, before you get your reward letter, I applied back in August 2016 but never remember giving my bank account information. Put heard if you do get a deposit it is from the treasury. I always my tax returns deposited into my checking account every year, could is there anyway it still can be deposited with them already knowing my banking information or if I'm approved will I still have to set up for direct deposit through social security, I still go on my checking account and see if I might have funds from disability in my checking account ... but I think I have to sign up right ?
In reply to I have heard sometimes you by Ashley B (not verified)
Hi Ashley,
Yes, you would need to inform the SSA that you would like direct deposit and they can set up your accounts for them to deposit the funds directly.
I was told that a decision as been made, just process the benefit application, should I read anything into that, or should I not get too excited yet? They posted that on 4/9/2017 . If you are denied does a denied letter come faster then award letter, they do not tell you too much just curious by experience does anybody know? My life depends on this, I really need approval if I get denied I do not know what I will do .
Thanks
In reply to I was told that a decision as by DEBI (not verified)
Hi Debi,
In general, those who are denied benefits receive their notice fairly quickly because they have to meet the 65-day deadline for filing an appeal. Wishing you nothing but the best.
-Eric
Hi
I was thinking about applying for disability, I'm 54 yrs old, and just having a hard time doing my job and it shows because my job performance is going down hill .I have tried to hold off but starting to realize I can't do it anymore , I have heard getting approved is easier after you reach over 50 is that true?but then from reading so many people stories it can take years to even get approved even if I do. But I can't
In reply to Hi by Johnny B (not verified)
Hi Johnny,
The SSA takes age, health, and the ability to do other work into account when you apply for disability benefits. It may become easier the older a person is, but you may want to speak with a disability advocate or attorney about your case. You can get in touch with one by filling out this form:
http://www.disability-benefits-help.org/form/free-disability-evaluation
Not sure what happened did not get to finish and got sent. I wanted to say that I can't afford to quit, I'm scrapping by as it is to make ends meet so how to you apply and just wait for so long with out any income, I'm new to this will the process go quicker scince I'm over 50 ? Please lead me in the right direction.
In reply to Not sure what happened did by Johnny B (not verified)
HI Johnny,
That was not an application for benefits, it was a form to speak with a lawyer.
You may have an easier time of applying for benefits due to your age. While you may be able to work while applying for benefits, it may disqualify you if you earn over $1,170 a month.
In reply to HI Johnny, by Bryan
I only make $500 a month if that .. very low income :(
I was curious if you are denied, will you get a denial letter faster then award letter? My friend applied about 6 months ago and received a denial letter very fast it seems, I applied the same time, but my status says medical decision and been made and now working on benefit application is this a good sign for me now it is going on 9 months for now and they just updated that on 4-6-2017
In reply to I was curious if you are by Charlie (not verified)
Hi Charlie,
In general, those who are denied benefits receive their notice fairly quickly because they have to meet the 65-day deadline for filing an appeal.
Best Wishes,
Eric
So I just got a update online, saying a medical decision has been made and now working on your benefits application , does that mean approval or not necessary, I understand you can not give me an exact answer about my case, just looking for somebody has already been through this and can give some idea what that might mean. I just want to know if I get a letter in the mail this week if that might be bad. my last update was on 4/5/2017
In reply to So I just got a update online by Patrick (not verified)
Hi Patrick,
All I could say is that they are working on your case, as all that message might mean is that they've established that you are medically eligible for benefits and now they need to come to a decision as to whether your work history ( for SSDI benefits) or income and resources (For SSI benefits) meet their criteria for technical eligibility.
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