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Old 09-22-2013, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by allentgamer View Post
I was denied twice, then lost first ALJ hearing, and appealed. At the second hearing the judge told me that she was going to set an onset date 2 1/2 years prior to my application date.

About 6 weeks later the back pay just showed up in the bank, and the award letter was about 2 weeks later. It took about 60 days to start getting the monthly amount.

I hope the judge rules in your favor, it is so hard to call.
Just to clarify, a person's Alleged Onset Date of disability can be whatever they claim, but the maximum amount of backpay is 12 months prior to filing an application.
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