I applied for disability January 2008 was immediately denied and I asked for a reconsideration which also denied. I asked for a hearing before an ALJ which took place April 13, 2011. The judge said at the hearing that he would approve me. Received a Fully favorable letter dated June 27, 2011. Received awards letter from Social Security stating monthly benefit amounts and saying will receive first monthly check August 3, 2011. Received Red, white and blue Medicare card. Onset date January 10, 2008. Waiting for back pay. Have direct deposit can anyone tell me when I will receive back pay. Went to interview at local office and was told I was in pay status what does that exactly mean? I did not receive SSI nor did I have an Attorney I represented myself.