Social Security Blog

I Won My SSD Claim. When Will I Get My Back Pay?  The path to securing Social Security disability (SSD) benefits can be a long one. Even if your benefits are approved following your initial application, you can typically expect to wait three to five months for a...

SSD Lump Sum Payments and Back Pay If you know anything at all about the Social Security disability (SSD) application process, it’s probably that it can take a very long time to get approved for benefits. What you may not know is that when you’re finally approved, you...

Getting Social Security Disability for Asperger’s Syndrome Whether a person qualifies for Social Security disability (SSDI) for Asperger’s syndrome depends on the severity of the condition and how it impacts the applicant’s ability to earn a living. Any medical...

How to Prepare for Your Social Security Disability (SSD) Hearing By Erica S. Chitwood, Senior Disability Advocate If you’ve applied for Social Security Disability benefits (SSDI or SSI) and received two denials, your next step is likely a hearing before an...

Faster SSDI Claims for 100% P&T Disabled Veterans By Scott Layden, Senior Disability Advocate U.S military disabled veterans who have been rated 100% Permanent and Total (P&T) disabled by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) may qualify for expedited...

Understanding the Difference Between SSI and SSD By Jennifer Walker, Senior Disability Advocate One of the most common questions we hear is: “What’s the difference between SSI and SSD?” While both programs fall under the umbrella of Social Security disability...

I Was Wrongfully Denied Disability: What Should I Do? If you have been denied Social Security Disability Benefits (SSDI) and believe you should have been eligible, you are far from alone. More than 60% of Social Security Disability claims are initially denied. Many...