For a man who leans heavily on his faith, Brian Durkson says his has been seriously tested.

The Nicetown, Philadelphia, man applied for Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI, in 2021 after he said chronic lower back pain made it impossible to keep working.

By the time he received his notice of award in 2024, the Social Security Administration determined he was owed more than two years' worth of back pay, totaling more than $80,000.

He started receiving his monthly benefits, but not his back pay. After nearly a year, and unable to get an explanation, Durkson contacted In Your Corner for help.

"I lost faith because nobody's helping," he said. "I've made hundreds of calls to them."

Delayed benefits

Every month, millions of Americans who can't work because of a medical conditio

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