Can a Social Security Lawyer Help Me with BackPay?
Q: When will I receive my first payment after I have been approved for social security disability insurance?
A: You are not eligible to start receiving social security disability benefits until you have been injured for five months. You will really begin receiving payments the sixth month after the onset date of injury, since benefits are paid a month after they are due. If you are awaiting back pay benefits, they are usually paid within 2 months of approval. Please note that you will not be given backpay for the 5 month waiting period after your onset date. A social security lawyer can be of valuable assistance, if you wish to apply for retroactive benefits or have not yet received your anticipated first benefits check after your 5 month waiting period.
Q: If you are rewarded social security disability benefits, are your children also eligible for benefits?
A: Yes, your dependents might qualify for disability benefits too. If your child is less than 18 years of age and is not married, he can qualify. If your child is a student, he is eligible until he turns 19. If your husband or wife is 62 or older, he or she might be eligible for benefits. Your spouse might qualify, regardless of age, if he is supporting your children who are 16 or younger. The amount of benefits your qualified family members receive may be as much as half of the monthly payment amount to which you are entitled. Contact a social security lawyer, if you have any concerns about eligibility or applying for disability benefits for any of your family members.
Q: What happens when Social Security reviews my file after benefits have been awarded?
A: Social Security conducts regular reviews of all disability cases that were awarded benefits. When your claim is approved, a review schedule is set and is dependent upon the particular details of your condition. Most reviews are usually conducted every one, three, and seven years. Given the current backlog, however, reviews are not necessarily being conducted on that schedule. Because of that, you should be ready for a review at any time. Your file is reviewed periodically to assure that the most recent details about your condition are noted. Disability examiners are interested in determining whether your injury has improved, worsened or remains the same. If you are concerned about the results of a recent review of your file, it may be wise to seek the counsel of a social security lawyer. A social security lawyer will know how best to approach any resulting requested medical exams or reevaluation of eligibility for benefits.