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FREQUENTLY ASKED SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY QUESTIONS
Q. Why Won’t Social Security Pay for My Disability Without an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Hearing?
A. In North Carolina, only a small number of applicants are awarded benefits before the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) hearing.…
Q. What is an Administrative Law Judge Hearing?
A. Social Security (SS) hearings are presided over by an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). Fortunately, the Western North Carolina area…
Q. What is the difference between SS and SSI?
Both Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits share the same eligibility criteria for disability: the inability…
Q. Does Social Security Disability Pay for My Medical Bills?
A. Not immediately. If you are receiving Disability Insurance Benefits, Disabled Widows or Widowers Benefits, or Disabled Adult Child Benefits,…
Q. How Long Do I Have to Wait to File for Social Security Disability Benefits?
A. There is no waiting period at all. You can file for Social Security Disability benefits the day you become…
Q. If I Win My Social Security Disability Case, How Much “Back Pay” Will I Receive?
A. The exact amount of “back pay” you receive is determined by the Social Security program you are eligible for.…
Q. Can a Child Disabled Since Birth Receive Social Security Disability Benefits Even if S/He Has Never Worked?
A. Yes. If the child is under age eighteen (18) and you are poor enough, s/he may be able to…
Q. What Happens in a Social Security Disability Hearing?
A. Social Security Disability hearings are informal. The decisions are made by an Administrative Law Judge who generally lives in…
Q. When Can I Expect a Hearing on My Claim?
Due to the high volume of appeals in Social Security cases, it often takes several months before each level of…