How Much is Disability?
If you've been denied and don't appeal, you could be walking away from significant income to help you pay for living expenses.
How Much Could You Be Missing Without an Appeal?
If you’ve been denied Social Security Disability benefits, walking away without appealing could cost you thousands of dollars every year—and even more over your lifetime.
SSDI Monthly Payments in 2025
In 2025, the average monthly Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payment is $1,537. However, your actual benefit depends on your work history and what you paid into Social Security. Some claimants qualify for up to $3,822 per month.
SSI Monthly Payments in 2025
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is based on financial need. In 2025, the federal SSI payment standard is:
$943/month for individuals
$1,415/month for couples
Your payment may be higher if your state offers additional supplemental benefits.
How Much Could You Be Missing Without an Appeal?
What You’re Giving Up If You Don’t Appeal
Not appealing a denial means losing out on more than just monthly income:
Back Pay: Most successful appeals include back payments from the time you first applied. That can mean $10,000 to $30,000+ in lump-sum payments.
Monthly Security: With SSDI or SSI, you receive a check every month—often for life or until you return to work.
Medicare or Medicaid Access: Approved SSDI recipients qualify for Medicare after 24 months. SSI recipients are often eligible for Medicaid right away.
Don’t Leave Life-Changing Benefits on the Table
Over a five-year period, an SSDI recipient could receive $90,000 to $200,000 or more in benefits. Giving up on your claim now means walking away from real money that could help you:
Pay bills and buy groceries
Cover housing, transportation, and medical care
Regain a sense of stability and peace of mind
Appealing costs you nothing out of pocket—but not appealing could cost you everything you’ve worked for.
Want help winning your appeal?
Contact GetMyALDisability.com and attorney Brian Smith for a free case review today. You don’t even have to leave your home.