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Re: What happens after Social Security finds you disabled

sc Zeek2017 — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 19:09:25 -0000

Can some one help me. I was told a decision was mad Jan 19th but was sent to Quality Review? I was also told I might have to come in for an interview and or by phone. What does that mean. Please help.

Re: What happens after Social Security finds you disabled

Darla Wilkins — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 15:24:40 -0000

I won ssdi and ssi i recieved 2 awards letters have recvd 2 checks for back pay but have been shorted over 20k what do i do to resolve this local office says i am not owed anymore but as i said there is over 20k missing from full amount of award letter from ssdi help please

Re: What happens after Social Security finds you disabled

wased54 — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 14:50:49 -0000

I have a question hopefully its in the right place??

I am 54 and on social security disability I had the same job for 20 years BUT the illness I have now knocks my RFC to light work and now not allows me to do that work any longer.

I only have 12 th grade education and non transferable skills the job I had was technical but there is not any skill from that job that I can use in a new job .

at age 57 would I have any issue passing a CDR provided I see my doctors on a regular basis ( as I do ) every 3 months, I worry when the CDR comes, that I may loose my ssdi.

I had a CDR last year and got a continuance and I had a long form review. I hope that if I get another review that it will be a short form. My disability is listed as MIP and I was told to look for another review in 3 years. If I get that review in 3 years as I was told I will be 57, I am aware that social security rules are easier after 55.

I also wonder if social security considers your time on SSDI and how long you have been on SSDI and out of the workforce when they look at your case especially when you hit the age of 55...... any response is greatly appreciated!!

Re: What happens after Social Security finds you disabled

Casey Christensen — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 09:39:28 -0000

In my case the judge sent me a fully favorable decision but the SSA says that does not mean I will receive any benefits!I'm confused!!!!

Re: What happens after Social Security finds you disabled

echu laroye — Mon, 22 May 2017 21:39:53 -0000

I just signed a percentage agreement with my lawyer and have been waiting 2 1/2 yrs to get a hearing for my ssd how much longer till we go to court?

Re: What happens after Social Security finds you disabled

Scott Speedman — Sat, 20 May 2017 17:54:32 -0000

Look at the dates they are delayed on the S/S page.

Re: What happens after Social Security finds you disabled

Scott Speedman — Sat, 20 May 2017 17:21:37 -0000

And that's 2k single and 3k married etc...These people can't research as I did ? But then again I have a 146 I.Q. LOL

Re: What happens after Social Security finds you disabled

Scott Speedman — Sat, 20 May 2017 17:18:35 -0000

But there is a five month waiting period from 1-31-2016 I think that is you're EOD. The difference has to do with the disability onset date (when the judge decided that the disability began, referred to as the "date of onset"). Just wait for the award letter in the mail etc...in about 60 days.

Re: What happens after Social Security finds you disabled

Scott Speedman — Sat, 20 May 2017 17:15:41 -0000

No the ALJ works for the S/S department, unless YOU appeal the decision, and if you do it goes before a panel and you may not like the outcome.

Re: What happens after Social Security finds you disabled

Scott Speedman — Sat, 20 May 2017 17:04:36 -0000

Just tell them the truth, they will have to reapply again for benefits, because they retracted their benefits in writing. As I did once, big mistake.

Re: What happens after Social Security finds you disabled

Scott Speedman — Sat, 20 May 2017 16:58:52 -0000

Title II benefits are the monthly benefits that you will receive from the Social Security Administration if your disability claim is approved. The monthly benefits provided to disabled workers by the Social Security Administration are referred to as Title II benefits because these benefits fall under Title 2 of the Social Security Act, which is the section of the Act where disability benefits are specifically addressed.

Title II benefits are not needs based, so there are no income or asset restrictions in order to qualify for monthly payments under Title II of the Social Security Act. You must, however, suffer from a long-term or permanent disability that is expected to last at least 12 months in order to qualify for disability benefits. The condition must also prevent you from performing any type of gainful work activity. Those who apply for Title II benefits must also have enough work credits in order to be approved for Title II disability benefits. Work credits are earned each quarter that a taxpayer pays into the Social Security system. Just wait for the decision letter in the mail, after you appeared before the ALJ, it will take 60-90 days for the judges decision. Either it will say partially favorable, totally favorable or unfavorable decision / denied . Most of the time partially favorable means no back payments, or a closed period of disability means the Administrative Law Judge finds that you are disabled for only a certain period of time. You will be paid benefits for this period, but you will not receive any ongoing benefits. and there is a five month waiting period. You will have to wait for the decision in the mail. Good luck

Re: What happens after Social Security finds you disabled

Scott Speedman — Sat, 20 May 2017 16:56:47 -0000

Good thing. Just wait for the decision in the mail, should take around 60-90 days. Good luck

Re: What happens after Social Security finds you disabled

Scott Speedman — Sat, 20 May 2017 16:51:32 -0000

Because some ALJ will tell the attorney some wont, my judge did not, but after 60 days I received my decision and it was favorable. Either it will say partially favorable, totally favorable or unfavorable decision / denied . Most of the time partially favorable means no back payments, or a closed period of disability means the Administrative Law Judge finds that you are disabled for only a certain period of time. You will be paid benefits for this period, but you will not receive any ongoing benefits. and there is a five month waiting period. You will have to wait for the decision in the mail.

Re: What happens after Social Security finds you disabled

jenny — Sat, 13 May 2017 09:48:34 -0000

Hi tomaz my name is jenny, i had a hearing with a judge april of 2016, now finally he has my paperwork to sign, is that good or bad waiting so long.

Re: What happens after Social Security finds you disabled

George — Wed, 26 Apr 2017 14:47:04 -0000

Well I went to court Monday 4/24/2017 in my lawyer told me I just been pay I won my case.Now I'm waiting for approval letter...Why did he say I won

Re: What happens after Social Security finds you disabled

Bambi Collins — Mon, 10 Apr 2017 15:14:54 -0000

If i was told my case was a title 2 at the alj level could that mean an approval

Re: What happens after Social Security finds you disabled

TomaszStasiuk — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 16:58:44 -0000

Congratulations! Woot!

Re: What happens after Social Security finds you disabled

Joseph Laabs — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 15:55:02 -0000

i received the letter shortly after this. I was granted fully favorable for ssdi with my benefits back dating 1-31-2016.. I received the letter 1-14-2017. now its a waiting game waiting to start getting paid : /. luckily the hard part is over and glad I was awarded. sadly I have bill collectors calling because I fell behind while waiting for this decision

Re: What happens after Social Security finds you disabled

mex8765 — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 12:39:42 -0000

I get it! Thank You

Re: What happens after Social Security finds you disabled

TomaszStasiuk — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 12:32:28 -0000

I understand. However, a case is its evidence. If I can't examine the evidence, I don't have anything to go on.

Re: What happens after Social Security finds you disabled

mex8765 — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 12:19:41 -0000

Just thought you might have dealt with a case like this. Thanks

Re: What happens after Social Security finds you disabled

TomaszStasiuk — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 11:39:51 -0000

If I could accurately predict the future, I would be at the race track :-)

Re: What happens after Social Security finds you disabled

mex8765 — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 11:29:54 -0000

My Veteran WON his SSDI case by a judge in 2012. But after decided he wanted to go back and work. Today my husband is UN able to keep a job as he has gottne worse. We have applied again for SSDI. Knowing that SSDI has information about my Veteran WINNING his case back in 2012. Do we have a chance for SSDI to win again without getting another Lawyer?

Re: What happens after Social Security finds you disabled

TomaszStasiuk — Fri, 20 Jan 2017 19:31:05 -0000

Do your best to stay calm while waiting for the decision to arrive so Social Security can start processing your benefits.

Re: What happens after Social Security finds you disabled

TomaszStasiuk — Fri, 20 Jan 2017 19:28:47 -0000

That's a lot of questions. I recommend you get a formal consultation with a lawyer in your area.