Social Security Disability Back Pay

Social Security Disability Backpay (Past-Due Benefits)

When you applied for disability and when your disability began dictate how much backpay you'll get.

Fully Favorable vs. Partially Favorable Disability Decisions

A favorable decision, in the context of Social Security disability claims, is an approval.

If I Am Approved for Disability, Will I Get a Lump Sum in Backpay?

Whether you'll get a lump sum or installment payments depends on whether you were approved for SSDI or SSI.

Alleged Onset Date (AOD) for Social Security Disability

Your alleged onset date on your Social Security application helps determine if—and when—you'll qualify for benefits.

What to Consider When Choosing Your Disability Onset Date

Choosing the right disability onset date can make or break your case for Social Security disability.

Challenging Social Security's Established Onset Date (EOD) of Disability

Depending on the circumstances, it may not make sense to appeal an established disability onset date.

Can I Get Disability Backpay From the Date of My Prior Social Security Application?

If you applied for disability benefits more than once, you might get back pay from an earlier application.

What Is a Protective Filing Date for Social Security Disability?

Having a protective filing date that's earlier than your application date can make a difference in the amount of benefits and whether you can get disability at all.

Reopening a Social Security Disability Claim

Reopening an earlier disability claim can get your more money in backpay benefits.

When Will I Receive My Social Security Disability Back Pay?

For most disability claimants, it can take many months or even years of waiting to finally be approved for Social Security disability.

Does Social Security Give Back Pay to Everyone Approved for Disability?

I heard that everyone gets some amount of backpay from Social Security.

How Is Social Security Disability Back Pay Taxed?

The IRS has implemented a fair system for taxing Social Security disability back payments that come in a lump sum.

Is Long-Term Disability Taxable, Even If the Company Takes My Social Security Backpay?

A combination of long-term disability benefits and Social Security disability backpay can cause you to owe taxes.

Why Do I Have to Spend My SSI Disability Backpay Rather Than Saving It?

The value of your cash and belongings must stay under the SSI asset limit in order for you to maintain eligibility for the SSI program.