I became disabled in October of 2010 and applied for SSDI. I have been treated by my doctor every week since then and have retained an attorney for my SSDI process.
I have been paying in to the Social Security system for 38 years and am 55 years old. I had been at my last job for 20 years until I had to retire in June 2012 due to my disability.
During my hearing the judge asked the Vocational Expert if I would be able to do full time work in my present position and she told the judge that I would not be able to. The judge then asked I would be able to do full time work in any position and the VE answered no, that I would not.
My doctor also provided paperwork that stated that I have a total disability and could not do any work. I also provided a letter from my former boss who I worked directly for the entire 20 years stating that I was a dependable and dedicated employee until I started missing a lot of days during the summer of 2010 due to the start up of my disability.
I just found out that my case is with a Decision Writer and would be turning the case back over to the judge in a couple of weeks.
My question is, with my work history, age, doctors treatment and findings of the Vocational Expert, what would be my chances of being rewarded benefits?
In reply to I asked the judge to subpoena by jim (not verified)
Hi Jim,
I really could not say, as a subpoena may not require the doctor to attend court, and additionally, the judge may not be obligated to subpoena them on your behalf. You may want to get in touch with a disability attorney or advocate, you can do so by filling out this form:
http://www.disability-benefits-help.org/form/free-disability-evaluation
I went to court February 2017 and as of two weeks ago they said the judge has made a decision and my case is now with decision writer how long can this process take
In reply to I went to court February 2017 by Jade Davis (not verified)
Hi Jade,
Unfortunately, there is no set length of time that it will take once it is now with the decision writer.
Best of Luck,
Eric
Hello,
Its been 43 days since I had my hearing before the ALJ. My lawyer as well as myself were present. When the hearing was over, the judge told me it will take 6 to 8 weeks before he have a decision. My lawyer stated I did well at the hearing and when she is notified about the case, she will let me know. I am still waiting patiently. It get hard at times, but I try to put the best on the outside. I applied for disability back in October 2013. My husband is the only one working and I see how he struggles to pay all our bills. Eviction notices after eviction notices. In 2016 I tried to go back to work even though I applied for disability. That didn't last long, not even 3 months, but I tried. Even though I worked that period of time, will it have a negative impact on my disability case?
In reply to Hello, by Sabrina (not verified)
Hi Sabrina,
It's tough to say because every case/judge is different. Wishing you nothing but the best.
-Eric
In reply to Hi Sabrina, by Eric
Thanks Eric for your response.
Our hearing was over a year ago still no decision. We've called the ODAR, we've sent a letter to the HOCALJ. Still haven't heard anything. Who holds them accountable, FEDS next?
In reply to Our hearing was over a year by Richard (not verified)
Hi Richard,
Every case is different so they can take varying amounts of time. You may also want to check in with your local SSA office, you can find a listing of them here: http://www.disability-benefits-help.org/content/social-security-disabil…
My son had his hearing june 27th and a decision was mailed out on the 11th of July. I haven't received it yet. Does this mean it was denied?
In reply to My son had his hearing june by Rebekah (not verified)
Hi Rebekah,
That's not necessarily the case though. There's no black and white answer to that question. Wishing you and your son nothing but the best.
-Eric
Been waiting on an appeal for 16 months, finally got it May 1st 2017 its been almost 90 and when I call they say its still in review with the judge... Also at the hearing the judge said let him get everything wrote up as this was a good sign to me a may be approved!! I'm from Alabama ,what's your insight on this?? Thankssss
In reply to Been waiting on an appeal for by Latoya (not verified)
Hi There,
It's tough to say, but that is definitely encouraging! Wishing you nothing but the best.
-Eric
I just wanted to know if my judge ruled on my case yet
In reply to I just wanted to know if my by Patricia ey (not verified)
Hi Patricia,
We are not affiliated with the SSA, so we cannot say for sure but you can call the SSA at 1-800-772-1213 to see the status of your claim.
-Eric
I Had A hearing that took 2 hours with my lawyer and the ALG judge, on April 4th. 2017. And he sent it to a Post Judge. What dose this mean. This was my 4 the hearing. I have Hurd nothing at all. Help
I had a Video court and the professional was there and said I could have done other work even when I know I couldn't and plus the City of Los Angeles are the ones that took me off the job. My hearing was 5-31-17 so is it going to take a long time for a answer I filed in 2013 it has been 4 years.
In reply to I had a Video court and the by Riolette (not verified)
Hi Riolette,
I am sorry to hear that, unfortunately this can be a long process. Wishing you nothing but the best.
-Eric
I had my hearing on the 7th of of June the judge told me 3 times that I would have js answer in 30 days my husband talk to someone from ssd they told him that my file is in the leagel department and if i don't the letter in a week to call him back and he will tell me if i got disability or not I really don't no what to do it's i have been doing this for 5yr
In reply to I had my hearing on the 7th by Casey (not verified)
Hi Casey,
Sorry to hear that, unfortunately it can be a long process but I would recommend regularly checking the status of your your claim.
-Eric
I started my process April 2015, just got a hearing Feb 2017. the judge made a decision April 2017 and was assigned to an underwriter June 28th 2017. as of July 27th I am still waiting to know if I'm approved. I call the sad every week and was told 15 to 20 days to know what the decision is. it's been 21 days. by this point I am so frustrated. seems like when they are playing with someone else's life they don't care how long it takes but I'm sure they would if they were in this situation. it's crazy how long it takes. and what duties does an underwriter have? that it takes so long to verify a judge's decision.
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