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?
I received a letter from Social Security Adjudication in March 2016 asking for any updates on treatment and medication to see if they could make a on the record fully favorable decision. It is now July and I have not heard anything. Does it normally take this long? Is this a good sign or bad?
In reply to I received a letter from by Marlena (not verified)
Hi Marlena,
It takes an average of 17 months for a hearing, so it may just be how things are going as far as wait times are concerned.
My hearing was in September 2015 I have representation my case is in writing review now. My representive keep calling and was told the judge is behind. Is this rare or has my case been extra long and what does it mean for a favorable decision
In reply to My hearing was in September by Cathy (not verified)
Hi Kathy,
I'm not really sure what you mean, but many SSA offices do have backlogs, and the one that you are working with may also have a backlog.
In reply to My hearing was in September by Cathy (not verified)
Hi Kathy,
I'm not really sure what you mean, but many SSA offices do have backlogs, and the one that you are working with may also have a backlog.
Wow, some of these wait times are so lengthy. Just thought I'd chime in. I applied in August 2013. In September of 2014 we requested a hearing before an ALJ. I had my hearing 4 weeks ago. About a week and a half later I was advised the judge had made a decision and the case was in unassigned writing. Today I was advised that the decision has been written up and is back with the judge for corrections. I obviously have not received the decision yet but in a couple of weeks it will be exactly 3 years since I originally applied. I reside in Virginia.
In reply to Wow, some of these wait times by Brenda (not verified)
Hi Brenda,
Thank you for telling your story! It does take awhile, but it's worth it for many.
In reply to Wow, some of these wait times by Brenda (not verified)
wow YOURS IS PRETTY FAST. i STARTED IN 2010 AND FINALLY GOT A DECISION A MONTH AGO STILL IN UNDERWRITING BUT THE JUDGE TOLD ME ITS APPROVED WHEN i WAS IN HER COURTROOM . tWO JUDGES PLUS A FEDERAL JUDGE IN WASHINGTON TOOK 7 YEARS... BEST TO YOU
In reply to wow YOURS IS PRETTY FAST. i by norma (not verified)
Hi Norma,
So sorry you had to wait that long, but happy you finally got a decision.
Best,
Eric
I just went for my disability hearing in July of 2016. Does anyone know the normal wait time out of Mobile, Alabama?
In reply to I just went for my disability by Cindy (not verified)
Hi Cindy,
There is no data on wait time after hearing, but Alabama is VERY fast when it comes to approving claims!
I had my appeal hearing the all judge ordered a consultative exam before he reaches his decision what does this mean
In reply to I had my appeal hearing the by Karen (not verified)
Hi Karen,
This is not a good or a bad sign. It just means that the judge wants to know a little more about your illness before making a final decision.
I had court on July 7 received a letter Sat Aug 6 received letter from social security stating they had sent a letter to my attorney requesting a copy of our fee agreement. My lawyer says a decision has been made and its in the writing process. Just wondering what my chances are of winning? My onset date was also changed
In reply to I had court on July 7 by Marie (not verified)
Hi Marie,
I wouldn't be able to say what your chances of winning are, but you should know pretty soon!
In reply to I had court on July 7 by Marie (not verified)
Sounds like you were approved otherwise they would not change the onset date.
In reply to Sounds like you were approved by shonda (not verified)
Hi Shonda,
Thanks for sharing! It's true, the SSA may change the Established Onset Date of your disability claim.
Does everyone get a letter after court from social security asking for a copy of the fee agreement with la
In reply to Does everyone get a letter by marie (not verified)
Hi Marie,
It sounds like the SSA just needs to confirm your arrangements with your lawyer, but it may be a good idea to contact the SSA about the letter as they can let you know why they need it specifically.
hello,at the end of my hearing for ssdi for neuropathy,stenosis and major depression the alj looked at my lawyer and said'i guess there is no need to discuss sedentary"and said thank you and left the room.just wondering what this could be about? thank you so much.
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