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Disability Determination Service Backlog
Where are the biggest backlogs?
The networks to file Social Security Disability claims are run through the Social Security Administration field offices and Disability Determination Service state agencies. This can be an overwhelming process if you are injured and trying to navigate the system alone, and it can take months to receive an application approval or denial. Here, we explain the backlog for disability claims.

Disability Backlog Cases Skyrocket

On April 7, 2022, Social Security Administration (SSA) reopened a majority of its field offices to the public after two years of being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Disability Determination Services (DDS) backlog exceeded over one million cases at the end of February 2022. It was reported to have 797,783 initial and 212,981 at the reconsideration level, totaling to about 1,010,764. The biggest DDS backlogs are in:

  • Texas (101,841)
  • Florida (95,168)
  • California (66,331)
  • New York (44,051)
  • Georgia (42,047)

These backlogs indicate more than five cases pending per every thousand residents.
Understand Your Social Security Benefit Amount in Four Easy Steps
Benefits are not one-size-fits-all!

Social security benefits are not one-size-fits-all. Depending on the circumstances, your benefits could be much higher than those of other people in a similar situation. Social security benefits are given to individuals with disabilities, retired individuals, individuals with Medicare, and individuals with supplemental income.
Knowing how to calculate the social security benefits you are entitled to may be a difficult task for you. Here at The Khaki Law Firm, we have helped numerous people calculate their social security benefits and we are ready to do the same for you. Call us today to schedule your 30-minute free consultation.

Step One
The first step to learning more about the social security benefits you may be entitled to is to look up your statement online. In order to know what benefits you are eligible to receive, you can visit the Social Security Administration’s website.

Step Two
When you get to the website, click on “My Social Security.” To find the “My Social Security” tab, look on the front page of SSA.gov. The icon is located on the far left of the homepage. If the icon is not showing up on the left side, look for an image of a white hand hovering over a blue bar.

Step Three
Once you click on the “My Social Security” icon, you will be prompted to either sign into an existing social security account or create an account. However, keep in mind that when you create a new account, you will need to create a username and password, and come up with some answers to security questions. After logging in or creating a new account, you will be able to see your statement right away!
Juneteenth: A Time for Celebration and Reflection
Juneteenth is an important landmark in not just Black history but American history

Imagine that you were a slave in the mid to late 1800’s and two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was delivered you were told you were “free”. How would you feel? What would you do? Where would you go?

These were some of the challenges that individuals faced on June 19, 1865. A day now celebrated as Juneteenth. This time in history marks a day to celebrate not only freedom, but how generations upon generations impacted our culture today by their display of perseverance, resilience, and survival during a time of darkness in our nation’s history.

Celebrating America’s Second Independence Day 

Celebrating Juneteenth reminds us of the importance of civil rights and freedom. It cautions us against enacting modern forms of slavery that minimize minorities and disregard their value.

By remembering the struggle for basic human liberty, all Americans can have a better appreciation for the freedoms they enjoy today. This is a powerful lesson that generations should never forget.

Juneteenth influences how we treat each other, how we respect the diversity in our country, and how we come together as a community.

The US government may have only recently officially recognized Juneteenth as a federal holiday in 2021 but it is the oldest African-American holiday in history. Continuing to celebrate Juneteenth demonstrates that we’ve grown from conflict and provides assurance that slavery will never dominate the nation as it did almost 160 years ago.  

Call to Americans 

Former President Barack Obama called on Americans to learn about a woman named Opal Lee. Lee is known as the Grandmother of Juneteenth who has spent years advocating for federal recognition of the holiday, which commemorates the end of slavery. Former President Obama wrote as follows:

‘NOW THAT JUNETEENTH IS A FEDERAL HOLIDAY, TAKE A MINUTE TO LEARN ABOUT OPAL LEE—THE WOMAN WHO DID MORE THAN ANYONE TO MAKE IT HAPPEN. LET’S FOLLOW HER LEAD AND TRY TO LEAVE OUR GRANDKIDS A BETTER WORLD THAN THE ONE WE CAME UP IN.’
Client Testimonial:
Thank you Lisa for the 5 star review!
Thank you for the wonderful testimonial Lisa! At The Khaki Law Firm, we provide our clients the legal guidance they need to live the life they deserve. Our mission is to zealously advocate for the disabled and injured members of our society with quality care derived from our guiding values. If you need help with your social security disability case, call us at (678) 228-8688.
Calendar of Events:
June 2022
June 1: In court; Virtual
June 3: In court; Virtual
June 7: In court; Virtual
June 39: In court; Virtual
June 13: In court; Virtual
June 4: In court; Virtual
June 28: In court; Virtual
*Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, all in-person Social Security Disability Hearings have been rescheduled to a telephone hearing or video hearing. Contact us at (678) 228-8688 if you have any questions.*
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