Social Security Disability Back Pay – What Is It and How Can You Get It?

If you have ever had a friend or family member who has been granted Social Security Disability benefits, you may have heard them talk about Social Security Disability back pay and you may have wondered what exactly that is. Indeed, while Social Security Disability back pay is an important part of the benefits that a disabled individual may receive when they are finally granted Social Security Disability benefits, Social Security Disability back pay is not something that is often talked about. But what exactly is Social Security Disability back pay, and how can you get it? We answer those questions here.

Social Security Disability Back Pay – Retroactive Disability Benefits Payments

So, what exactly is Social Security Disability back pay? Simply put, Social Security Disability back pay is the money owed to you by the Social Security Administration for the time you were disabled and eligible for Social Security Disability benefits, but had not yet started receiving them. As many Social Security Disability applicants and recipients know, the Social Security Disability applications process can be lengthy, and many applicants are required to appeal their claims, sometimes more than once. Because the process for Social Security Disability benefits through the Social Security Administration can take many months or even years, many claimants receive retroactive payments once they are approved.

Obtaining Retroactive Social Security Disability Benefits in Your Social Security Disability Case

One question that some Social Security Disability applicants may have about Social Security Disability back pay, or retroactive benefits payments, is how to get back pay due to them. The good news is that once a Social Security Disability applicant’s claim is granted, the Social Security Administration calculates Social Security Disability back pay benefits and will pay them out to the claimant in a lump sum, directly deposited into their bank account (or sent by check). Most claimants receive their Social Security Disability back pay within 60 days of the notice of the approval of their benefits claim.

Getting Help Obtaining Social Security Disability Benefits and Social Security Disability Back Pay

Social Security Disability applicants and disabled individuals who are interested in applying for Social Security Disability benefits should speak with an experienced Social Security Disability lawyer about their case to learn more about Social Security Disability back pay potentially owed to them. An experienced Social Security Disability lawyer can help you get important Social Security Disability benefits due to you, and ensure that your back pay payment is maximized under the Social Security Administration’s rules and regulations. An experienced Social Security Disability lawyer can help you navigate the complex applications process, and advocate for your rights.

If you are seeking Social Security Disability benefits and you need legal help, contact the experienced Social Security Disability lawyers at Nationwide Disability Law. The experienced Social Security Disability lawyers at Nationwide Disability Law help disabled Americans get Social Security Disability benefits due to them. Contact Nationwide Disability Law and speak to a lawyer about your case now.