Social Security August 2026 Payments: Who Gets Paid Aug. 19 and Aug. 26
Most Social Security beneficiaries have two August 2026 payment dates remaining. Learn the birth-date groups, exceptions and steps for missing payments.
Disability benefits
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Social Security Says Disability Backlog Has Fallen More Than 30%
The Social Security Administration says its initial disability-claims backlog fell from nearly 1.3 million cases in 2024 to 853,000 in fiscal-year 2026 year-to-date.
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Social Security expands online disability-claim tools and notices
Social Security added online case tracking, three disability forms, digital notices and optional alerts for people navigating hearings and appeals.
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GAO: VA Disability Benefits Modernization, AI Pose Accuracy Risks—What VA Must Fix Next
GAO says VA’s disability-claims tech modernization could speed decisions, but oversight gaps—plus generative-AI transparency/accountability risks—could undercut accuracy.