If you get disability, how long did it take?

Jul 17, 2014 at 05:30 PM

And if you're still trying, how long have you been trying?

Pls only for people in the states. I love everyone, but I think it's different in Canada and European countries.

thelostone · Jul 17, 2014 at 05:45 PM

it took me two and a half years

Polibeth · Jul 17, 2014 at 05:46 PM

It took me about two years

Hellion · Jul 17, 2014 at 06:45 PM

Around 2 years, maybe a bit over...its a bit hard to remember.

~Christina · Jul 17, 2014 at 09:38 PM

2.5 years using a lawyer.

Yoda · Jul 17, 2014 at 10:11 PM

I applied in Feb and was approved in Sept. (I had not been able to work since preceding Sept) My employer hired an attorney to help with the paperwork.

Steiner of Thule · Jul 17, 2014 at 10:45 PM

Like 2 years. Still haven't gotten though so it's whatever. I'll probably fail the trial too.

sabby · Jul 17, 2014 at 11:06 PM

It took me 5 months, no lawyer, filed on my own, first pass through.

I don't think that my short time for approval is usual in the grand scheme of things. I think, the fact that I'm older and had worked all my life was a help in the determination.

The other thing that helped me get through it so quickly was making sure that I filled out all the forms correctly, explained my issues explicitly and stayed on top of them to make sure the paperwork was received from my doctors in a timely manner.

I found a thread from our sister site, Neuro Talk to be of great help and importance in filing on my own. Here it is - Don't start your claim unprepared!!! - NeuroTalk Support Groups

There are a couple of other threads that you may find helpful as well.

Wishing you all good outcomes with your cases!

Jul 17, 2014 at 11:53 PM

It can definitely take a long time but I can't say how long. I'm not sure how long ago I applied. Maybe 2 years. My claim was denied. Appealed and denied. Then a hearing with an ALJ. I won according to my attorney. That was three months ago. I haven't heard anything since the hearing. My gf sent me this link: Disability Judges | ODAR Offices | Home
It isn't very encouraging I'm sorry to say. Oh one bright spot... the judge who heard my case told the SS representative he didn't understand why I had been denied in the first place. It's an odd (and overworked) system and I'm not sure there is always method to the madness.

Fresia · Jul 18, 2014 at 07:00 AM

I have heard of it being a couple months in some cases, literally as few as 2 months, or it could take as long as a couple years in others, or somewhere in between. It just depends on so many factors.

jen29 · Jul 18, 2014 at 12:38 PM

It took me about 4 months...this was a long time ago....16 yrs ago when I was 19. I feel quilty for getting it as fast as I did because so many others take at least a few years. My social worker basically filled out everything.
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Forget-Me-Nots · Jul 19, 2014 at 10:35 PM

I'm still at it, this month will be month 7 in reconsideration stage hopefully I will hear something next month. Considering that is how long it took for my denial for the first stage.

krisakira · Jul 19, 2014 at 10:38 PM

It took me 3 months and I did it all on my own, online. Got it the first try. Mind you, it is SSI, not SSDI.

Blue_Bird · Jul 20, 2014 at 07:45 AM

I got SSI in 3 months, on the first try. Was really surprised at how fast I was approved.

Jul 20, 2014 at 04:03 PM

Thanks everyone for responding.

Keep 'em coming though.

shortandcute · Jul 20, 2014 at 06:05 PM

For me, it's been almost three years, well in November. I applied in November of 2011. I went through the whole reconsider and whatever process, and kept getting denied. I finally broke down and got a lawyer in June of 2012, who appealed my case. We went before a judge in August of 2013, and I got another denial from the judge last November (2013). My attorney appealed right away, but I haven't heard anything since.

Jul 20, 2014 at 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by shortandcute

For me, it's been almost three years, well in November. I applied in November of 2011. I went through the whole reconsider and whatever process, and kept getting denied. I finally broke down and got a lawyer in June of 2012, who appealed my case. We went before a judge in August of 2013, and I got another denial from the judge last November (2013). My attorney appealed right away, but I haven't heard anything since.

We live in the same area I think. I don't get it. I know of ppl that are on disability that function just fine. But for those of us that really need it, it takes forever. For me it's been 18 months. I have a lawyer. They keep telling me that in 4-6 wks I should get a hearing. It's ridiculous...

lilypup · Jul 21, 2014 at 04:12 PM

Took about a month from filing the paperwork to going to an interview in person. (Had an attorney). Had my interview on Friday...was called Monday to say was approved. Took maybe six weeks to get a check. Not sure why I got lucky. Also was approved for private disability insurance. That took longer but got it.

shortandcute · Jul 22, 2014 at 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by sunshine1995

We live in the same area I think. I don't get it. I know of ppl that are on disability that function just fine. But for those of us that really need it, it takes forever. For me it's been 18 months. I have a lawyer. They keep telling me that in 4-6 wks I should get a hearing. It's ridiculous...

I live in Washington state. I noticed in your bio you stated your location was the NW, so I assumed it meant the northwest. I wonder if some places do take longer, because of whatever reason. But, yeah, I've seen people who get it who are obviously not disabled and get it right away. One reason I was denied this last time is because sometimes I walk for about 10-20 minutes. Yet my neighbor, who goes on 10 mile bike rides and works out at the gym all the time, got it in a heartbeat because occasionally her back hurts. She also is taking classes all the time and is hardly ever at home because she is involved in so much stuff. Of course, I don't mean that she should not be doing anything, but it's amazing that I can't get it because I allegedly "do too much" for someone who is disabled, and I can't even do half the stuff she does and am in worse shape than she is.

RTerroni · Jul 24, 2014 at 01:19 PM

I first applied in October 2010 and I'm still trying to get it.

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Anonymous100205 Guest Posts: n/a	Jul 17, 2014 at 05:30 PM #1 And if you're still trying, how long have you been trying? Pls only for people in the states. I love everyone, but I think it's different in Canada and European countries.
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jen29 Grand Member Chat Leader Member Since Jun 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 841 15 353 hugs given	Jul 18, 2014 at 12:38 PM #11 It took me about 4 months...this was a long time ago....16 yrs ago when I was 19. I feel quilty for getting it as fast as I did because so many others take at least a few years. My social worker basically filled out everything. Hugs __________________ Love Much...Trust Few...Paddle Your Own Canoe! --- Got this off a Dove Chocolate Piece!
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Forget-Me-Nots Member Member Since Apr 2014 Location: NC Posts: 38 10	Jul 19, 2014 at 10:35 PM #12 I'm still at it, this month will be month 7 in reconsideration stage hopefully I will hear something next month. Considering that is how long it took for my denial for the first stage.
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krisakira Magnate Member Since Aug 2010 Location: KS Posts: 2,231 13 6 hugs given	Jul 19, 2014 at 10:38 PM #13 It took me 3 months and I did it all on my own, online. Got it the first try. Mind you, it is SSI, not SSDI. __________________
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Blue_Bird Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jun 2013 Location: Hogwarts Posts: 36,745 (SuperPoster!) 10 14.3k hugs given	Jul 20, 2014 at 07:45 AM #14 I got SSI in 3 months, on the first try. Was really surprised at how fast I was approved. __________________ My Blog: https://livingwithachaoticmind.wordpress.com/ R.I.P mom 8/6/55-1/15/16 “All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” -St. Francis of Assisi
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Anonymous100205 Guest Posts: n/a	Jul 20, 2014 at 04:03 PM #15 Thanks everyone for responding. Keep 'em coming though.
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RTerroni Elder Member Since Sep 2013 Location: USA Posts: 5,751 10 2,136 hugs given	Jul 24, 2014 at 01:19 PM #20 I first applied in October 2010 and I'm still trying to get it. __________________ COVID-19 Survivor- 4/26/2022
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