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Billy E Parker — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 18:14:18 -0000

what is unfoverable . adj say can t go back my past job and my issue is severe thay still say unfoverable

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Michael Jay — Tue, 05 Jul 2016 14:28:32 -0000

The reason people may get shorter wait times is because they are dire need or considered critical. My case is being sped up by involving my local congressman. Call your local office fill out their form and they'll send in to the AC. It speeds up the process. I only waited 90 days at the appeals council. But my judge was an incompetent and overlooked critical evidence that was proven on file. So if the judge errors and screws up your case gets moved forward.

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faith — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 21:36:53 -0000

Really my husband is 61 with multiple health issues and theoccupational therapist even said he couldnt work. The alj was a terrible heartless person. My husbandcexplained that we dont have the money for dr. Visits due to.the fopay
He said we have 15 til month end this was mid month. Her response not my problem. He is now on the critical review list due several issues wecare dealing with.

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Tina — Fri, 13 Mar 2015 23:13:53 -0000

I have been waiting since February 2014 for a appeals answer I was told that it can take up to 19 months to hear answer I have attorney but on here I see people get status how you do that I am frustrated case has been on going since 2009 alj said nothing that was at the hearing on his denial reason and ve didn't match equal job totally bummed with answer cause hearing went great got letter of denial and nothing at hearing that was said was even close to what judge said about his denial even lawyer was surprised filed appeal now still waiting more medicals as we speak I wrote them letter to add to lawyers letter what you think?

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TomaszStasiuk — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 18:39:08 -0000

Good for you for doing the appeal. Just be aware of what the Appeals Council typically grants if you win: http://www.socialsecurityin...

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Debbie — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 21:07:01 -0000

I was denied my SSDI claim. The judge discredited my doctors opinion on the RFC form and said my doctor only completed the RFC form because he was sympathizing with me.
He has been a medical doctor for many years and I don't think he would have taken a chance on ruining his reputation as a good doctor by completing the RFC form and signing his name on the paperwork as my doctor if it were not true. He wouldn't risk his name being ruined. The judge said my doctor was more subjective to the form rather than objective.
In the decision letter the judge literally scrutinized and discriminated against my doctors crudentials and his experience as a medical doctor.
Also because I stayed with my doctor to treat my condition, as he is a medical doctor, the judge said I didn't seek out a specialist, which my doctor felt confident in treating me or he would have referred me to a specialist. He is a medical doctor with many years of practice, and has been my doctor for more than 25 years. I'm sure if my doctor felt he could do no more for me he would have sent me to a specialist.
Just knit picking little things to death.
Thanks for listening Thomasz. I am having it appealed to the appeals council. You've been very kind and helpful. Thank you!

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TomaszStasiuk — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 21:25:00 -0000

Take a look at http://www.socialsecurityin...

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Kimberley Richey — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 20:47:02 -0000

is it true that they only give you a year of your back pay? i filed in 2009 if i win will i get all my back pay?

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joylynn — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 11:23:15 -0000

meant as of 2 years ago my doctor stated permantly disabled.

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JoyLynn — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 11:20:18 -0000

I had an auto accident in 2006, my doctors have had me off work ever since. Until 2years ago when I changed doctors, my dr put me off for 3 months at a time. My new doctor as of 7 years ago stated I am permantly disabled. I did try to go back to work in 2010 on my own and got hurt in a 3 wk period pretty badly. I have degenertive disc, bone, spinal stenosis, siaticia,scolious, fibromyalgia, arthritis, osteopeposis,migraines, anxiety, A rebuilt elbow from a fall from my back locking. I am on many meds, can't sit longer than 20min, stand for 10, walk for 5, no lifting,no uneven surfaces or exposure to temp changes. I can't leave the house longer than a couple hours without putting myself down for weeks. I fall all of the time and hurt myself, can't go out with an escort. Just got yet again another denial after second time in front of judge at morgantown Wv. I've had 2 failed suicide attemps lost the home I owned and an currently homeless with my 5 children. I just don't know what to do. The last hearing they said I can run a machine loading it. LOL, You've got to be kidding me. How can I do that when I can"t drive all the time, am always dizzy like I am drunk, not mention my meds say do not operate machinary, guess these 70,000 jobs have in float in a magic temp control bubble, don't have stairs, on require looking at an objet to load it into a machine. My hearing before that they said there wasn't any jobs I could do. I am fed up Iworked 2-3 jobs at atime until my accident. Only missed 3 days work after giving birth and They act like I want to live without anything and homeless. Now do I send this to the appeals council, or refile, or just take the fastest solution and end my life so my kids can have the money I busted my ass paying into?

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TomaszStasiuk — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 10:21:49 -0000

My understanding is that cases marked "critical" get priority processing.
http://www.socialsecurityin...

However, a "critical" case does not necessarily have a better chance of being approved.

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Nicole — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 19:15:06 -0000

I have a case with critical status as well. Would you mind telling me whether this means an approval? How long did it take for you to get benefits and all?

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Bustbrown05 — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 00:32:25 -0000

what about appealing an onset date for which a person has become disabled..how long does that take?

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leslIEBENTON — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 22:19:47 -0000

DID YOU HAVE AND ATTORNEY WHEN YOU FILED YOUR APPEAL OR YOU DID IT ON YOUR ON..IF BOX 11 WAS CHECKED YOU WON THE APPEAL .I GUESS..

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leslIEBENTON — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:48:52 -0000

THE APPEAL GRANTED MY REVIEW AND SENT BACK TO THE ALJ FOR A NEW DECISION;THATS GREAT A NEW DECISION MEANS "FAVORABLE"BUT WHEN SOON I HOPE...THANKS

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leslIEBENTON — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:14:35 -0000

MY CASE IS AT THE ALJ(ODAR).IT WAS SENT BACK FOR AMANDMENT ORDER TO CHANGE THE DECISION,SO PATIENTLY WAITING(ITS A DIRE NEED CASE SO HOPEFULLY SOON.)I'M HOPING THE ALJ JUST APPROVE IT SO I CAN MOVE ON...

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leslIEBENTON — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 09:16:24 -0000

my appeal was granted by the AC ,the AC asking the ALJ TO MAKE A NEW DECISION,my case is a dire need.It was an error in my hearing,so my case have been sent back to the ALJ for a new decision hopefully thats good,and hopefully fast.

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TomaszStasiuk — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 11:40:24 -0000

The Appeals Council very rarely outright approves cases. They can, but it does not happen very often. The AC usually reviews the ALJ's decision to see if it legally holds up. If there is enough legal error in the decision, the AC remands (send back) the case to the hearing level so *another* hearing can be done. The AC can also provide instructions to the ALJ describing what needs to be done to correct the error(s).

I have more information about what happens at the Appeals Council here: http://www.socialsecurityin...

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leslie benton — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 11:18:51 -0000

I WAS TOLD THAT MY CASE WAS CONSIDER CRITICAL STATUS,WHAT NOW..OR DIRE NEED...

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TomaszStasiuk — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:05:33 -0000

Hopefully good (and hopefully fast!)

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leslie benton — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:14:02 -0000

MY APPEAL CASE AT THE APPEAL COUNCIL IN VIRGINIA IS STATUS CRITICAL,WHAT DOES THAT MEAN,GOOD OR BAD..HOPEFULLY GOOD..

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terecehmills — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 22:54:54 -0000

I'm trying to figure out what's going on with my case.....I received my UNFAVORABLE decision April 8, 2010...I submitted my written appeal to the council April 10, 2010, I called on the 15th and they told me it wuld be 2-3 months......SHE FOUND MY APPEAL! THAT DAY! SATURDAY I RECEIVED A FORM FROM THE APPEALS COUNCIL----BOX 11 IS CHECKED FOR INTIAL ENTITLEMENT?????WHY IS THIS GOING SO QUCKLY AND WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?

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timburton — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 01:25:03 -0000

ssi March 1st 2009, Iam legally aware of the back pay for 24 months. so could you please let me know when it will be possible. Thank you for your time.