Why Is the Date of Onset Important for Social Security Disability Claim?
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Q: Can you expedite the process of having your social security disability claim heard before an administrative judge?
A: Most claimants who are awaiting a court date for their social security disability claims have been in the review process for a long time. It is understandable that a claimant would want to speed up the process. Such a task is not so simple, though. Applicants who are experiencing financial difficulty can submit a dire need letter outlining their situation. You must also submit proof (foreclosure notices, utility late notices, creditor statements, etc.) of your dire circumstance. The Office of Hearings and Appeals can then decide if expediting the hearing process is appropriate. A claimant in such a dire situation can also apply for a review known as "on the record." This simply means that your file is reviewed prior to your scheduled court date. If all goes well, your case is approved at the on the record review and will not have to be heard before a judge. The third option to try to speed up a social security disability hearing is with a congressional inquiry. If your Representative or Senator supports the need to have your case expedited, his or her office will call or send a letter to the Hearing Office. If you desire to expedite your claim, it would be wise to do so with the assistance of a social security disability attorney.
Q: What is an onset date?
A: The date of onset is simply when your medical condition began and, as a result, you could not longer be employed. The onset date is used to calculate when you are entitled to begin benefits and any social security disability back pay.
Q: Is every claimant eligible for retroactive social security disability payments?
A: No, not all claimants receive back pay. But the majority of claims are awarded retroactive benefits payments. This is because the review and hearing processes can take very long for many cases. If a claim is awarded social security disability benefits very quickly, however, back pay may not be applicable. Past due benefits are based on the onset date of the condition. It is important to apply for benefits as soon as possible, as there are limits to how far prior to your application date you are eligible to receive back pay.
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