Applying for SSDI Benefits in Virginia

Your SSDI Benefits

In general, you will be able to continue receiving SSDI benefits as long as your condition prevents you from earning a living. In some cases, this may be for the rest of your life. In others, your benefits may be discontinued if you have been able to recover enough from your injury to return to work. The SSA will regularly review your case to make sure there has been no change in the status of your condition and its impact on your ability to work.

Your SSDI benefits will be paid monthly. The day of the month on which you receive your payment will generally be the birth date of the person who is no longer able to work. If you are receiving SSDI benefits when you reach retirement age, your benefits will be converted to retirement benefits. However, the amount you receive will generally remain the same.

Appealing the Social Security Administration’s Decision on Your Claim

It is not uncommon for the SSA to initially deny a claim. You have the right to appeal any decision made by the Social Security Administration regarding your claim. This may include a decision regarding the amount of benefits you will receive as well as an appeal of a denied claim. You must request an appeal in writing within 60 days of receiving the SSA’s letter detailing their decision about your claim.

What Happens After SSDI Approval?

Once your claim has been approved, you will receive your SSDI benefits once a month. You will generally remain eligible to receive your SSDI benefits as long as your disability prevents you from working. However, if you become able to work down the road, your benefits may be discontinued.

The SSA will review your case periodically to determine whether the status of your condition has changed.

• Wait for Notice and Back Pay: It can take 60 days to receive your first benefit payment after approval. You'll also get a written notice (Notice of Award) around the same time detailing your benefits and potentially including back pay for months you were eligible but not yet receiving benefits.
• Medicare: You'll be automatically enrolled in Medicare after receiving SSDI benefits for two years (except for ALS, where coverage starts sooner).
• Direct Deposit: Consider contacting the Social Security office to set up direct deposit for faster and easier receipt of your benefits.

The SSDI claims process is highly complex and time consuming. In many cases, it can take several years for your claim to be approved. By working with our Virginia SSDI attorneys, you can greatly reduce the length of time it takes to get your claim approved.

Contact Our SSDI Attorney

The experienced Virginia SSD application attorneys at Kalfus & Nachman PC have helped thousands of disabled individuals receive the benefits to which they are entitled. We can help you through every step of the claims process to ensure you receive your benefits in a timely manner. We will also handle any necessary appeals for you, greatly increasing your likelihood of a successful outcome to your appeal. The SSDI process is too complicated to handle it on your own. Let us help increase your chances of receiving the benefits you deserve.