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Re: How Far Back Will Social Security Pay Disability Benefits?

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Re: How Far Back Will Social Security Pay Disability Benefits?

rafael — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 10:43:59 -0000

Hi I just moved from Puerto Rico and my ssdi was transfered to new haven Connecticut.applied for ssi on 7-20-2016 just a few days ago. Can you take my case Rafael

Re: How Far Back Will Social Security Pay Disability Benefits?

TomaszStasiuk — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:11:28 -0000

If the claimant alleges disability going back 5 years, SSA will consider if the disability goes back 5 years. This is separate from how far back SSA will pay benefits. Sometimes, a claimant HAS to allege an onset of disability much earlier than s/he can be paid because of a date last insured issue: http://www.socialsecurityin...

Re: How Far Back Will Social Security Pay Disability Benefits?

Jacki Vergara — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:47:27 -0000

Can someone tell me, why is it my husband fought for his social security disability for years, Judge ruled to go back 5 years they only paid him for 17 months. People at social security office said the only go back 17 months. then why would the Judge rule going back 5 years? If someone could tell me something. thank you..

Re: How Far Back Will Social Security Pay Disability Benefits?

Barb — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 22:38:54 -0000

Thank you Thomas!

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Re: How Far Back Will Social Security Pay Disability Benefits?

TomaszStasiuk — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 10:30:49 -0000

According to Social Security, disability benefits transition to retirement benefits and the amount should stay the same. http://www.ssa.gov/dibplan/...

For specific information about your situation, I encourage you to contact Social Security.

Re: How Far Back Will Social Security Pay Disability Benefits?

Barb — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 21:35:19 -0000

I receive a Social Security Disability check each month for $1079. I am 62 as of July 2012 so when I am of regular Social Security age will this amount change at all or remain the same?And will I continue to be on SSDis or reg SS?

Re: How Far Back Will Social Security Pay Disability Benefits?

Kayl — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 19:49:23 -0000

Well I called the social security office and talk to a rep, she said they made a decision in my case and they sent a letter out yesterday, I ask if she could tell me anything on their decision and she said she couldn't that I would have to wait for the written decision, well tomorrow is the 2nd, everytime I've got something it's been the 2nd of the month,, I'm kinda down I figure she would have told me something.. :(

Re: How Far Back Will Social Security Pay Disability Benefits?

Kay — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:00:33 -0000

Thanks for your reply,, I tried to go online and see if anyone else has been through something like me, but couldn't find anything. that makes sense someone else looking at it... I just hope it's a good sign. I don't want to get my hopes up.. but with someone else looking at it and they think it's got worse in their words, kinda gives me something to grab on to, and think they are thinking about approving me. with them wanting me to feel out another paper gives me hope.. at least it wasn't another denial

Re: How Far Back Will Social Security Pay Disability Benefits?

TomaszStasiuk — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:36:02 -0000

Different people look at the appeal. The result is one person may look at your case and see someone who can work. The next person may look at your case and see a case which should be approved. Hopefully, you will get approved this time. Good luck!

Re: How Far Back Will Social Security Pay Disability Benefits?

Kay — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:27:42 -0000

I filed for social Security disability and was denied on April 2nd so I appealed the same day..... in my apeal I didn't put anything diff on the papers (online) or what I told the dr's at all. I get a letter May 2nd saying that they see my condition as worsen and they gave me more paper work to fill out... the thing is, I didn't put anything diff in my appeal or what I told their dr's that I did the first time or anything, so what I was wondering is why would they send me something saying my condition has worsen since I first appiled.. when there is nothing new or diff.. I'm at a loss. and I'm not sure what to think

Re: How Far Back Will Social Security Pay Disability Benefits?

Llb292 — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:22:18 -0000

call ssi to see if your mother is receiving a check, you might have explain yourself. if she is .shame on her. BUSTED, good luck;

Re: How Far Back Will Social Security Pay Disability Benefits?

TomaszStasiuk — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:14:56 -0000

It is possible to "reopen" a prior Social Security disability case (SSDI or SSI). However, a request to reopen an SSI case has to be made within 2 years of the *initial* decision on the prior case. http://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/...

For SSDI cases, the request has to be made within 4 years of the initial decision.

The only exception to this time limit requirement is in cases of mental incompetence (which is quite a bit higher standard than mental disability). http://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/...

Re: How Far Back Will Social Security Pay Disability Benefits?

Miszflyx3 — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:54:54 -0000

Well I never worked and I applyed in95 and got denied now in 2012 I applyed again and got aproved will I get back pay from when I first applyed?? Like I said I never worked so I applyed for ssi for non working people I for got what its called

Re: How Far Back Will Social Security Pay Disability Benefits?

TomaszStasiuk — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:34:01 -0000

It depends on the type of benefits you applied for, your protected filing date, and whether SSA is reopening a prior claim.

Nonetheless, congratulations on winning!

Re: How Far Back Will Social Security Pay Disability Benefits?

Miszflyx3 — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:12:22 -0000

I just founed out I'm aproved I apptyed in 1995 and was denied I never went back now in 2012 they said I'm aprooved will I resive all that money back??

Re: How Far Back Will Social Security Pay Disability Benefits?

TomaszStasiuk — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:15:05 -0000

Hi Jen. You don't mention the protected filing date in your case, so there is no way for anyone to determine how far back you might be paid benefits. Considering the article you are commenting on, what would a finding that the disability began in 1999 (instead of 02/05) actually gain you?
Even if you aren't too happy with your new attorney, that might be a question to ask.

Good luck!

Re: How Far Back Will Social Security Pay Disability Benefits?

Jens4jesus — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:06:00 -0000

I was at my hearing this last Friday and my last day of work since I was hurt was back in 1999. the doctor who was on the phone evaluating my case said he placed my disability time as Feb 2005. I am insured until March of 2005.
The judge was hesitant to allow this; he gave me an extra day to decide before he proceeds with a bench ruling in my favor.
Should I do this? Should I freeze 5 years of time where I couldn't work? I have good medical records stating I was in a lot of pain and have bilateral carpal tunnel and bilateral epicondolitis. I have ddd and spinal stenosis and am basically bed-ridden.
I need help asap.
I don't trust this attorney as he was not the one I initially hired. My initial attorney informed a few days before my hearing that she was not an attorney at this point because she didn't keep up with the bar's requirements and a partner of her firm took my case whom I never met until the day of my hearing! Please help!

Re: How Far Back Will Social Security Pay Disability Benefits?

TomaszStasiuk — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 13:32:48 -0000

I am not aware of any limit on how far back SSA can review cases for possible overpayment. Which, when you consider how SSA limits how far back they will pay benefits, is pretty unequal.

Re: How Far Back Will Social Security Pay Disability Benefits?

Tupaton — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:51:12 -0000

How far back can SS go in determining overpayment. Their letter said they wanted 5 yrs info from work comp but after getting it, they requested all my work comp payment records going back 12 yrs.

Re: How Far Back Will Social Security Pay Disability Benefits?

Animetipsblog — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 15:38:13 -0000

hay BELLDENISE64" I had also applied for disability (SSI) and was excepted this month and have been approved since march of 2010 and I had received a letter telling me about the back pay I would be receiving in the next few months.

But I live with my mother and are electricity is past due so I contacted the women in charge of my account and she said ok I will see what I can do for you.

I called her on Thursday of this month and Friday I told her I opened up a bank account and she told me over the phone I should have had one the day I called her because she already sent me a check in the mail of over 2,200 for bills and other things.

So if you can prove you need the money for bills you might be able to get your back pay a bit sooner I got a payment sent out in the mail Thursday.
I should get it by Monday.

I wish you luck.

Re: How Far Back Will Social Security Pay Disability Benefits?

TomaszStasiuk — Mon, 02 May 2011 08:55:42 -0000

I am not aware of anyone that can make the processing of benefits go faster. As a practical matter, I don't think there is much that can be done to make this step go faster.

An individual can keep in touch with their case worked to make sure the case worker is not waiting on information.

What it sounds like you are asking for is the equivalent of a "refund anticipation loan," which are offered by tax prep places. Those are often some of the most high interest loans an individual can have. I do not believe that there us anything like that available for Social Security back benefits.

Re: How Far Back Will Social Security Pay Disability Benefits?

Belldenise64 — Mon, 02 May 2011 02:13:47 -0000

i finally got my disability in feb. this year..they tols me it would be 30-90 days for back pay which will be almost 3 yrs! i really really need this money..is there any such thing as like a lawyer or sometype of business that can get me my money now! thats ok if they take a certain percent out i just want it now without all the mumbo-jumbo!! does anybody know??

Re: How Far Back Will Social Security Pay Disability Benefits?

Peaches1 — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 09:35:00 -0000

I received a favorable decision after years & years of denials. My question is who can I speak to about when I will receive the backpay other than another Social Security worker at the SS.office or at the states main Social Security number that I have spoken to over & over & over & over by various people at the Social Security office in person & over the phone & I have been told time & time again that it will be within 30 days & that started back in June/July of this year. I just wanted to know if there was someone like a supervisor or a person of interest that can give me a straight answer. I just spoke to another worker that stated it was at the last stage which was the review part of it & once it's reviewed it would be sent out. From that time it would take 10 to 15 days to receive it. Now I've spoken to a couple of other people would claim that there's was completed after mine & that they have already received their back pay checks months ago. I just want to speak to someone that knows what there talking about if possible someone in charge down at the Social Security office. I have so many names of different people I have already spoken to. I just don't want to be lied to AGAIN..can you point me in the right direction on who I can ask for what title do they carry at the Social Security office, someone maybe other than another worker that doesn't know what there doing or talking about. I feel if I don't talk to the right person it's gonna take another 6 to 8 mos. I was also told "Oh don't worry you will have it way before the holidays" well here we are & I'm still being told "Once it gets reviewed" AGAIN. Thank You for any help you can give me.
Peaches1

Re: How Far Back Will Social Security Pay Disability Benefits?

TomaszStasiuk — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:15:07 -0000

That's a good question. But, I don't have an answer to that. I am asking around. Ask again in a week if I haven't replied.