How Allsup Can Help You Avoid Post-Shutdown Delays

The federal government shutdown of 2025 ended as of Nov. 13, beginning a new phase.

Federal agencies now face the task of clearing backlogs and handling extensive clean-up. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is resuming normal operations in offices and processing centers that closed, reduced hours or shut down activities during the shutdown. However, claimants can still experience delays.

You may be concerned about the state of your SSDI claim after a shutdown. This is understandable. There is likely to be a backlog of work for SSA offices, and this is on top of the existing disability claims backlog.

Your questions could include:

• Do they still have my application or appeal? Could it have gotten lost?
• How can I find out the status of my application? Or where is my appeal?
• Is my application or appeal stuck in a pile at the SSA? When will they get to it?
• How can I get my application or appeal to move forward?

This is another point in which Allsup shines. We are experienced in these scenarios (from past government shutdowns) and routinely communicate with the SSA. Allsup is well-equipped to help you resolve unknowns and assist you through the process during this transitional period.

How Allsup Can Help During The Transition

If you have a new application in queue or an appeal in process, you may continue experiencing delays as backlogged paperwork bottlenecks at key points along the SSA’s processing path.

This is one way the experience and capabilities of Allsup become particularly valuable. Allsup has spent decades working through disruptions in the federal government and the SSA, including previous shutdowns and slowdowns.

Our claims agents have the training, information, access and knowledge to make a difference for our customers. Here are a few ways Allsup can help during this transitional time:

• New SSDI Applications: Allsup knows the common errors and missteps that applicants make at the initial application level and can help you avoid them to ensure streamlined processing and eliminate needless delays.
• SSDI Appeals: Allsup brings significant background in working with the SSA appeals process. During times of added delay, our responsiveness and accuracy make a major difference in avoiding further waiting time or additional requests. Also, we prepare thoroughly for hearings and carefully review post-hearing decisions to maintain momentum at critical moments.

Status checks and follow-ups play a key role in tracking claim progress to make sure nothing sits waiting for missing information, a required appointment or additional guidance. Allsup stays on top of checking your claim to ensure we've cleared any such obstacles.

Document gathering and submission represents another fundamental practice Allsup uses to minimize issues. We understand what kind of information you need and when, and we make sure it reaches the right place and that SSA staff receive it. These "small details" can affect the outcome.

Why Representation Matters – Even After A Shutdown

Experienced representation from Allsup can reduce your wait time, lower the possibility of denial, and help ensure greater accuracy for your claim. Just because a government shutdown ends doesn't mean everything returns to normal with “smooth sailing.”

The professional guidance Allsup provides builds on over 41 years of representing people with disabilities in a focused, results-driven manner. Along the way, Allsup has learned how to increase your chances of success. Your claim can benefit from:

• Preventing missed deadlines or overlooked evidence.
• Submitting forms faster and more accurately to reduce errors and denials.
• Communicating effectively with SSA during high-volume periods (such as when they work through a backlog).
• Correcting any mistakes or misdirection that may happen with your claim.

Improving Your Outcome With Allsup

Have you submitted a new application or appeal for SSDI benefits and wondering what to do now that the shutdown is over?

Were you waiting to make your submission for the shutdown to be over, and want to avoid as much delay as possible?

Expert help from Allsup can make the difference.

FACT: Claimants who had a representative received benefits at a rate three times higher than a claimant with no representative, according to a 2017 GAO report.

Allsup has 41+ years of experience helping over 400,000 people get approved for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). We also have industry-leading expertise in handling VA appeals, Medicare coordination and returning to work with benefits protection.

Advantages Of Having Allsup Representation

• Expert guidance throughout the process.
• Increased likelihood of approval.
• Disability Financial Solutions® to help regain stability.
• Support during the appeals process.
• Reducing stress by focusing on your health while we handle your claim.
• Representation for VA and SSDI together, if you’re a veteran.
• Long-term help, including Medicare coordination and returning to work.

Allsup can provide you with everything you need to make the process smoother, reduce delays and improve your chances of approval.

Get Started – With No Cost And No Obligation.

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