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SSDI length of time for back pay?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on

When I initially met with my attorney, I was told that back pay would go back one year from application, minus 5 months (I had already waited over 2 years to file because I was told I would have "full recovery" after my 2 fusion surgeries). I've received my acceptance letter but not my back pay yet, and during my search for more info on the process I came across a SSDI page stating that even if it takes 24 months for your claim to get approved, you can only receive pay for 12 months. Can anybody help clarify this for me please? Also, I have friends who received their back pay before or immediately after their approval letters (NY), but I've seen posts by people saying it took several months so I was wondering if there was a formula for when I can expect mine? I'm not looking to go on a spending spree, but I have a mortgage, car payment, property and school taxes, and children to feed and clothe as well as one in an expensive college. Thank you for taking the time to read this, and all input is appreciated.

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In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Hi There,

You'll have to contact the SSA to find out the exact reason. Their number is 1-800-772-1213. If he started working then it may have reduced his payment.

Thu, 07/05/2018 - 16:20 Permalink
carrie (not verified)

Hi all I'm meeting with a lawyer cause I was turned down when I did it on my own.Is this good that Im meeting with a lawyer and he excepts my case?

Wed, 08/15/2018 - 00:08 Permalink
Anonymous (not verified)

I received my fully favorable letter on May 21. Received my first monthly payment on June 25 how much longer before I receive my backpay

Wed, 08/15/2018 - 11:49 Permalink
Jeff Martin (not verified)

Approved for disability on May 21, received my first monthly payment on June 25. When will I receive my backpay, the processing center has had it since July 12

Wed, 08/15/2018 - 12:17 Permalink
Keith Whiteaker (not verified)

I received my award letter and it states that I became disabled on January 28,2017 but it doesn't tell my monthly benefits amount. It is at the processing center and has been since the 14th of this month the judge flagged it as a critical need so how long does it take for them to process the payment amount and for my family to receive benefits?

Wed, 08/22/2018 - 13:30 Permalink
Debra (not verified)

How long does it take to receive any of your back payments i been approved since January of 2018 i received my award letter stating the amount of back payments but haven't received any.

Wed, 09/12/2018 - 01:49 Permalink

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