Can a Social Security Lawyer Speed Up the Process?
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Q: When will I actually start receiving benefits?
A: When your disability case was given approval, the Social Security board in your particular state decided when your injury first prevented you from working (known as "date of onset.") Five months following that determined onset date, you will be allowed to collect your first benefits. But, benefits are paid at the end of each eligible month, so you will not receive your first payment until six months after your date of onset. No benefits will be paid for those first five months. If your disability began before you applied for Social Security disability, you may be eligible to receive back payments. Back payments can be made retroactively for up to 12 months. If you need assistance applying for or determining if you are eligible for retroactive payments, it would be helpful to contact a social security lawyer. There are many applicants who do receive back payments for benefits, since the process of applying for benefits can often take quite a while.
Q: Will my children receive benefits? A: Whether or not your children receive benefits will depend upon how much you contributed to Social Security prior to being injured. In some cases, children are eligible for up to 50 percent of the amount of benefits you receive. There is a cap on the amount for which dependents are eligible. As previously mentioned, that amount is dependent upon how much you have contributed to Social Security over your time in the workforce. To be eligible, a child cannot be married. He must also be under the age of 18, or the age of 20 if he is a student. If you currently receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, your dependents are not eligible to receive benefits under your claim. If you have any questions about qualifications for dependents, you may wish to contact a social security lawyer.
Q: What happens when Social Security reviews my file?
The administration does evaluate your records from time to time. Until you are able to return to work or reach the age of retirement, your file will be subject to Continuing Disability Reviews (CDRs.) The CDR is undergone to update your file with the latest medical records and to determine if your condition has improved significantly. CDRs are described as being done a year after approval, then three years and seven years after. Given current backlogs, your file could be undergoing a CDR at any point. Benefits typically continue, unless you return to work and earn more than $940 per month, or your medical condition has improved significantly. SSI benefits will discontinue if your income is no longer below the income criterion. You may wish to seek the counsel of a social security lawyer, if you have any questions or concerns about returning to work while currently receiving benefits.
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