How long should it take to get my disability award letter, back pay, and monthly checks?I had my hearing on Feb 27th; at that time the judge said I was approved for SSI and disability dating back to June 2011. As of March 2nd, my file has been at the underwriter and is still unassigned. How long will it take to receive my award letter and my back pay and first monthly payments? What administrative law judges at disability hearings do not point out is that even though they may tell a claimant how they will decide a claim, they, themselves, do not write their own decisions. This task of writing the notice of award is left to workers known as decision writers who also work at the hearing office and who, like judges, have backed up cases to process. Unfortunately, there is no way to know the exact amount of time it will take for you to get your award letter or when you will get your back pay. It can often come down to the backlogs that exist in your region, i.e. the hearing office that heard your claim. As has been true for the last decade, Social Security is under a lot of pressure to get beneficiaries into pay status so you should be getting your award notice soon and your continuing pay will soon follow. Perhaps, your monthly benefits will start before you even get your award notice. This does happen. Hope you get your benefits soon. 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: Social Security Disability Back pay and How Long it Takes to Qualify for it What is the maximum back pay you can get for Social Security Disability? When can I expect my first disability check and my back pay check? Receiving a Social Security Disability Award Letter The SSI Award Letter from Social Security When Do You Get A Social Security Disability Award Letter And What Does It Say? |
