Contacting your Congressman to help your disability case   Sometimes it's useful to call either your local congressman's office or one of your two senator's to have them check into your case and move it along faster. Generally, of course, this is for the purpose of getting a hearing scheduled faster. However, there are times when doing this can benefit you in other ways. Related: A Congressional Inquiry to Help Your Disability Case Recently, someone referenced the problems that Social Security Disability and SSI disability claimants have with back pay issues, to which another person mentioned in a comment that he was able to get his back pay sooner by contacting his congressman's office (in this case, it was the congressional delegate for the district of columbia). So, I would definitely add this to the tips list. If you've been approved for Social Security Disability or SSI disability benefits, contact your representative or senator and tell them you're not having any luck in getting your back pay processed in a timely manner (there's a huge gulf between what the social security administration and normal citizens consider to be "timely"). Someone from that office will perform an inquiry and the outcome of this may be that you get your back pay sooner. Of course, as with all things related to the disability system, there's no guarantee---but if you've been waiting an extraordinary amount of time for the back pay benefits to which you are entitled, it is certainly worth a shot. 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: How long does a request for a disability hearing appeal take? How do you Apply for SSI? Applying for Disability or SSI with a cochlear implant Can you apply for disability in your sixties? Social Security Disability decisions by judges and examiners Applying for Disability - How long does it take How do I apply for disability, when Disability requirements and how to file in California Disability requirements, eligibility, criteria How much does disability pay? Do you get benefits when Social Security reviews your case? What Conditions Qualify For Social Security Disability?