How long does the appeal process take after youre denied SSD?

It depends on whether you were denied on your initial application or denied following a hearing before a judge. If it was your initial application...

Is there a time limit on retroactive or backpay disability payments?

In general, Social Security Disability benefits can be paid back to a year prior to the date of the application. SSI benefits are paid back to the...

Social security benefits when divorced?

Mr. Pont is right on point in his response and provides a link that provides additional information regarding your question.

I agree with Mr. Pont. These letters are pretty standard. Unfortunately, there seems to be a drastic drop in the number of pre hearing on the...

I agree with the prior answers. Ownership is different than cosigning for a loan. But, being a cosigner certainly has its own risks if the...

What will happen to my brother's social security benefits?

If he has been approved for SSI benefits neither he or his children will be eligible for benefits if he in incarcerated. There are never benefits...

What if you applied for ssdi at the initial application, but your lawyer also applied for ssi, Can you waive the ssi ?backpay?

Definitely talk with your lawyer. In some instances you can receive both depending on the amount of your SSD benefit and other factors. Also, if...

How do I answer those two questions? Yes I worked last year or no I did not work last year.

Your question is not clear as to whether you are just "employed" in 2016 or you are working. Is the employer that you work for currently paying...

Does social security reactivating a case increase chances of approval?

I agree with the other attorneys. If you do not have an attorney I would encourage you to talk with a local attorney experienced in Social...

I have to pay high taxes based on my earnings, but wouldn't it result in a higher social security benefit at retirement ?

I agree with the prior answers. I have attached a link to the amount of the Benefits Planner that discusses maximum taxable earnings. At your age...