Apply for SSDI benefits through Social Security and Claim Benefits After.

SSDI benefits are very useful programs that aim to help people meet the necessary requirements for disability. It is important to understand what SSA requires from you in order to understand the process clearly. You can apply for SSDI as many times as you need to, and there is no limit to the number of applications. If your application is declined, you can appeal the decision if you think you meet the requirements and qualifications. Remember that SSA could make a mistake.

The deadline to appeal SSDI benefits is 60 days after receiving the notice, and there are four levels to complain. An administrative law judge will be in charge of the first appeal, an appeals council will make the second appeal, and the Federal Court Review will make the final decision. It is always advisable to appeal rather than start a new application process, especially if you are claiming benefits for a different medical condition. Once you have applied, you can check its status online and get an idea of when the decision is due.

In most cases, appealing is more effective than submitting a new SSDI application. The protective filing date is the date when you filed your application, and if successful, you can get the money starting from that date. As SSDI benefits might last up to 12 months, it is worthwhile to appeal since, if everything goes according to plan, you will receive pay back. Do not lose hope because SSA usually turns down most SSDI applications in the first step. Keep appealing and provide SSA with the original and correct documents to avoid delays (Candelera, 2023).