Social security help, the basics
If that doctor provided an exam for a previous case of yours that was not approved, for instance, you can request a different physician. The Social Security Administration does not necessarily have a staff of doctors on the payroll to handle consultative exams. The physicians who conduct the exams are independent physicians that have a contract to provide such services to the agency. Q: Who receives back pay for social security disability? A: Many social security disability claims are awarded back payments for benefits. The main reason for this is because the review process for claims can take a considerable amount of time.