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 want to see the judge in by Angela (not verified)
Hi Angela,
I really could not say as I am not affiliated with the SSA, but you may get a decision in the coming months.
I been waiting on my hearing since February 2013 just had my hearing in front of the judge June 2016... Just called today they said a decision was made just waiting on judge to sign off! What do that mean and do you think they approved me? She said I'll receive something in the mail 5-7 days ...
In reply to I been waiting on my hearing by Anonymous (not verified)
Hi there,
I really could not say as I am not affiliated with the SSA. However, you might find out in less than a week!
In reply to I been waiting on my hearing by Anonymous (not verified)
Did you receive something in the 5-7 days?
I applied for ssi on April 1 2012, was denied of course, got an attorney, my hearing date was March 26 2016, they said there were no jobs I can do, my attorney didn't have certain medical records the judge wanted, which caused a delay, I have no money, I'm all out of everything.....last week I was told to sign a paper basically getting screwed out of 2 years of back pay for a fully favorable desicion. ...how much longer is this gone take, it's with the underwriters right now
In reply to I applied for ssi on April 1 by Jacqueline e (not verified)
Hi Jacqueline,
I'm sorry to hear about that! Generally if a case is with the underwriters you may find out what's going on with your case soon.
My file is at Alj office I have an attorney that request an otr . When I called the alj and spoke with one of there judges he told me to call him withbin a week or two I should have a letter . Does this sound like an approval. Files since March 2014 . Denied in July did an appeal and hired a lawyer . My lawyer requested otr and I'm about to have a 3rd surgery. Flat foot Syndrom tarsel runner heel Spur fallen arches my pain just won't go away on strong pain meds. Since the alj judge said he will write something up
Give a callback still
Nothing he is never available
In reply to My file is at Alj office I by Shs (not verified)
Hi there,
You should find out soon!
In reply to Hi there, by Bryan
Do you know how long an otr take once requested
In reply to Do you know how long an otr by Ssh (not verified)
Hi there,
Generally it will take as long as needed for the judge to consider the decision based on medical records and other evidence that is provided.
I had my hearing august 31with alj judge i had a TBI which left me with a seizure disorder judgesaid all my limitations and resrictions to VE she said i cannot do past work, judge said she would make a decision in 5 days, still havent gotten a lwtter of approval or denile, what do u think my xhances are in an approval? Hearing lasted 15 mins
In reply to I had my hearing august by nikki (not verified)
Hi Nikki,
I really could not say what your chances are because we are not affiliated with the SSA, however I do know that the SSA does take longer than 5 days to send out approval letters, but you should know within the next few months!
In reply to I had my hearing august by nikki (not verified)
Hello I had my hearing on August 31st of 2016 , the hearing lasted 15 /20 mins maybe judge said she would make a decision in 5 days, it's been 119 days since my hearing and I called the SS office today and they said my claim is still at the hearing office and my case is still pending.. I don't understand why I have not gotten a decision yet? They asked me to fax in a cpl things so I did but that was in October they recieved it and loaded it into the system... Do you think im approved and it's taking so long because the judge is trying to approve me? I'm lost and concerned about this thank you for your reply!!
In reply to Hello I had my hearing on by nikki (not verified)
Hi Nikki,
That seems like a long time to wait for a decision. You should be hearing back from the judge anytime now! Unfortunately there is not a lot more you can do at this point than continue to follow up with the SSA.
My hearing was on September 14, and I call every two days. The rep first told me that my case was with the underwriter and today they told me my case is with the judge and the attorneys waiting for the judge to sign off and the my letter would be mailed out if I'm approved or denied. Help.. Dos this mean I'm approved?
In reply to My hearing was on September by darla (not verified)
Hi Darla,
As we are not affiliated with the SSA, I really could not say if you are or are not approved, but you may find out soon enough!
i use to get a ssi when i was 10 years old but they ssa turned it off when i was 22 years old im NOW 26 years old trying to get it back i have alot of symptoms thats i know i qualify for but its getting extremely out of hand such as schizoaffective, anxiety and hiv and i just want to know the doctor i see he believes me just dont feel like he do i want to know what are the great chances of me winning my case since im close to seeing a judge?
In reply to i use to get a ssi when i was by stephon johnson (not verified)
Hi Stephen,
Generally it really depends, but to maximize your chances it may be a good idea to contact a disability advocate or attorney if you have not already. One can reach out to you if you fill out this form here:
http://www.disability-benefits-help.org/form/free-disability-evaluation
I filed for ssi , at this time the dds has sent my claim back to my local office , I called my local office this morning and they say it is still pending . If the dds made a descion why is my local office telling me its still pending .
In reply to I filed for ssi , at this by robert (not verified)
Hi Robert,
The fact that the DDS has sent it back may not indicate that the DDS had made a decision.
Add new comment