What does it mean when Social Security has made a medical decision?

A medical decision has been made and we are working to process your benefit application. A Social Security Representative may contact you directly if we need any additional documents are needed. It means approval.

What does favorable medical decision mean?

If you receive a fully favorable decision, the SSA approved your application with the onset date of disability that you originally noted. You will then start receiving disability benefits as soon as your elimination period or waiting period has ended.

How do I know if my Social Security disability was approved?

You can check the status of your application online using your personal my Social Security account. If you are unable to check your status online, you can call us 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

How long does it take Social Security to process the medical portion?

Generally, it takes about 3 to 5 months to get a decision. However, the exact time depends on how long it takes to get your medical records and any other evidence needed to make a decision.

What happens after Social Security makes a decision?

Every time we make an initial determination, we will send you a notice. If you want to appeal the initial determination in that notice, you must request an appeal in writing within 60 days of the date you receive your notice. That notice will tell you how to appeal.

What happens when Social Security sends me to one of their doctors?

How long does it take to get disability check after approval?

Generally, if your application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is approved, you must wait five months before you can receive your first SSDI benefit payment. This means you would receive your first payment in the sixth full month after the date we find that your disability began.

How far back will Social Security pay me if I am approved?

By law SSDI benefits have a five-month waiting period — they start the sixth full month after the onset date — so you're entitled to 10 months of past-due benefits. Social Security typically pays past-due SSDI in a lump sum within 60 days of the claim being approved.

What does it mean when Social Security says a medical decision has been made and we are working to process your benefit application?

Essentially, this status message means that the SSA has made a medical decision about whether or not you are disabled, but they're not going to tell you what that decision is yet.

How soon after my SSDI medical exam will I know their decision?

Typically, the consulting doctor will send their evaluation results to the DDS within 10 business days of the examination. The determination from this evaluation may take even longer if more tests are required, if a new condition has developed, or if the case requires another step through a technical or quality review.

What does processing the medical portion of my disability claim mean?

It means that you meet the medical qualifications, which is one half of the requirements to qualify for benefits. The SSA must determine if you meet the technical requirements, which in the case of SSI means determining if your income and financial resources are under the SSI maximum for both.

What's the quickest you can get disability?

All SSDI claims are subject to a waiting period for benefits. The earliest payments can start is five months from the date that Social Security determines your disability began, based on the medical evidence you provide.

What not to tell a disability doctor?

Limit yourself to only talk about your condition and not opinions. Do not tell a disability doctor you think you are dying, that you think the examination is unnecessary, that you do not trust doctors, or that you believe your current medical treatment is not good.

How long after I receive my award letter will I get my money?

You can usually expect your back pay and first monthly check to start 30-90 days after the award letter. As far as insurance is concerned, if you were approved for SSI, you will receive If approved for SSI, will receive Medicaid benefits automatically depending on the state you live in.

How long after a decision is fully favorable?

Receiving a fully favorable decision often follows months, if not years, of struggling to receive Social Security benefits and even after receiving a favorable decision, it may be months before you receive your first payment.

How long does Social Security disability medical review take?

It's understandable to feel stressed during these reviews, but understand that they aren't done and returned right away. It's important to have a degree of patience and the confidence that it's unlikely you'll lose your benefits. In general, periodic reviews take anywhere from one to two months to complete.

What are the 4 medical decision-making levels?

The original four levels of MDM (straightforward, low, moderate, and high) have not changed for 2021.

What happens after SSDI medical exam?

The state agency will review the doctor's report along with all of the other information in your case and make a disability decision. We'll send you a letter to tell you about the decision the state agency made on your case.

What happens after disability medical assessment?

After your assessment, the Government-contracted Doctor will write a report about the impact of your condition. They'll then send the report to us. Their report helps us decide if you meet the medical rules for DSP.

Why is social security making me see their doctor?

The most common reason is that they don't think you're disabled but they need recent medical evidence (not older than 30 or 60 days) in order to deny you disability benefits. Claimants are often sent to a consultative doctor just to have one symptom checked or one test done, such as a straight-leg test.

What happens after a medical decision is made?

After the judge, makes a decision, the judge will send the decision to some people called decision writers. The decision writers will write a long letter explaining the judge's decision. Then they will send it back to the judge to sign.

What does this mean appeal under review a medical decision has been made and we are working to process your decision?

Once you have filed an appeal, you may receive a letter stating that you have an “appeal under review.” This is a point in the SSA's decision-making process that is neither good nor bad, but rather it means that your case is being reviewed to ensure that the decision on your eligibility for benefits was made correctly.

Why is my Social Security disability decision taking so long?

Because there are so many applications that are filed each year, it takes time for the SSA to process and review each one. This review time can take anywhere from 3 to 6 months on average. Most people have their initial application denied. It doesn't mean that your case is over and that you should give up.

Can Social Security deny back pay?

SSDI benefits are subject to a five-month waiting period. If your application is approved, you will not receive benefits for five full calendar months. This policy also affects your back pay. For example, if your claim was approved within five months of applying, you will not receive any back pay.

What are some examples of permanent disability?

Does everyone get back pay for disability?

You are entitled to receive a maximum of 12 months of retroactive benefits prior to your application date. Retroactive pay is not owed to everyone and is not affected by the backlog of Disability cases.