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You can’t get Social Security disabilty benefits if you do not apply

To quote an old lottery slogan, “you can’t win, if you don’t play.” It may seem obvious, but you cannot receive Social Security disability benefits if you do not apply. If fact, many Social Security regulations about Social Security eligibility start … Continue reading

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The advantages of getting both Social Security Disability Insurance and SSI benefits

I recently wrote about receiving both Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI or DIB) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.  Let’s look at the advantages of being on both benefits programs.

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Are you limited to only 12 months of back Social Security benefits?

We have talked a lot about how far back can you get Social Security benefits.  I want to make sure there is no confusion: Social Security does NOT limit you to only 12 months of back benefits. There is a … Continue reading

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How far back does Social Security pay benefits?

If you are disabled, how far back will Social Security pay benefits? Back to when the disabiilty began? It depends on whether you are applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI or DIB), or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Social Security … Continue reading

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What is the “5 month waiting period” in Disability Insurance cases?

If you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI or DIB), you may be surprised that Social Security keeps the first 5 months of back benefits. This is referred to as the “5 month waiting period.” If you awarded … Continue reading

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What is a Protected Filing Date (PFD) in a Social Security disability case?

The Protected Filing Date (PFD) is the date you contacted Social Security and asked to file an application. What is so special about that? The PFD is used to determine how far back your benefits can be paid. What makes … Continue reading

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What if the Judge wants me to change the date my disability began?

Nate Craig of Truth of the Matter Asserted has a great article about what it means if a judge wants you to change the date you became disabled, or in Social Security parlance “amend your alleged onset date (AOD).” Often, … Continue reading

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