I'm so happy for your family that his claim has been accepted !

Additional info on backpay.......I am in Massachusetts and I got mine in a lump sum within a few weeks of the judgement. The kids' backpay was seperate and came in each of their names. Others on here have said if it is a larger sum it is broken up into installment payments. My backpay was for $52,000 and I got it all at once, so it may depend on where you live.

The $1200 amount sounds low to me too. Is he just starting out in his career ? Or his he also getting WC or insurance disability payments ? I have a 20 year work history ranging from $20K to $50K (just in the last 2 years before my injury). I was collecting WC and still get $1800 a month from ssdi. My kids only get $66 a month each because of the WC. WC has just ended for me so the kids' benefit (I have 2) will be $450 a month each.

I would check that $1200 figure and if the backpay will be all at once when you call SSA.

Congrads again. Sounds like this will sure help the financial squeeze.