Why was my Social Security Disability check reduced?There are only a couple of reasons why Social Security Disability benefits can be reduced. The actual amount of your disability benefit is determined at the time you become eligible to receive disability benefits. In general, it can only increase not decrease. So what could actually reduce the amount of disability you receive? One reason for your disability payment to decrease would be that your benefit is being garnished for something. Your disability benefit could be garnished for child support, taxes, or student loans. This may seem out of the blue, but these various agencies have probably notified you that you owe them money. If you have a Social Security overpayment, your disability benefit may be reduced or suspended in an effort to collect the overpayment. Again, you generally would receive several notifications with regard to this debt. The receipt of worker compensation benefits or settlements could also reduce your monthly benefits, but then you are probably aware that worker compensation can affect your disability benefit amount. The Social Security Disability application has specific questions directed toward workers compensation. If you provided a yes answer to questions, you are asked to provide proof of weekly benefits and or settlement information. If you were not receiving workers compensation at the time of your disability application you should inform Social Security immediately to avoid an overpayment. Lastly, if you are receiving adult disabled child benefits, your disability benefits could be reduced if another dependent becomes entitled to benefits on the Social Security record of your parent. About the Author: Tim Moore is a former Social Security Disability Examiner in North Carolina, has been interviewed by the NY Times and the LA Times on the disability system, and is an Accredited Disability Representative (ADR) in North Carolina. For assistance on a disability application or Appeal in NC, click here. Most popular topics on SSDRC.com Social Security Disability in North Carolina Common Mistakes to avoid after being denied for Disability Tips to Prepare for Filing for Social Security Disability or SSI Advice to Win SSD and SSI Benefit Claims Social Security Disability SSI Questions What is the difference between Social Security Disability and SSI? How to get disability for depression Getting disability for fibromyalgia SSI disability for children with ADHD What is the Application Process for Social Security Disability and SSI? Social Security Disability SSI Exam tips More Social Security Disability SSI Questions What makes you eligible for Social Security Disability or SSI? Related pages: Filing for disability with congestive heart failure and cardiomyopathy Can you qualify for disability based on narcolepsy? Will I qualify for disability if I tried to go back to work? Can I get short term Social Security Disability? Can I get both Social Social Security Disability and SSI? SSD lawyer pay when they win the case Can I apply for Social Security Disability while on workers compensation? If you are on Social Security retirement can you file for disability? Do you have a better chance of being approved for disability with a physician's statement? Does Social Security contact your employer when you apply for disability? When should I seek representation for my disability claim? Can I collect on my spouse's VA disability and my SSDI? If I apply for disability will they cut my husband's disability? |
