COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Question: How far back will Social Security pay me if I'm approved?
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Answer
There is a five (5) month waiting period before benefits begin. In other words, benefits will not begin until the sixth full month following the onset date of your disability. In addition, Social Security will only pay benefits back to one (1) year prior to the date that you applied.
On behalf of McCULLOUGH, WAREHEIM & LaBUNKER, P.A. we hope this material will be of benefit to you in answering your questions relative to social security disability. Contact one of our SSD claims lawyers representing clients in Pittsburg, Kansas (and throughout the State of Kansas) today to schedule a free consult on your file.