If someone has a pending claim for SSDI under appeal with an attorney involved, should/can a SOAR application be submitted?
Question:
If someone has a pending claim for SSDI under appeal with an attorney involved, should/can a SOAR application be submitted?
Answer:
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SSA does not allow an applicant to have multiple applications pending at the same time. If the applicant chooses to have a new initial SOAR-assisted application for SSDI benefits submitted, then the applicant would need to withdraw their current application. It is important that the applicant understands that the new application would create a new application date which may result in the loss of retroactive 'back' benefits based on withdrawing the current pending application.