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#41
Thanks guys. I feel much better about it all now that I got my forms filled out and faxed.
I had no choice but to fax them because the deadline is just 3 days away. I'm surprised I wasn't given more time. It costed $20 to fax 16 pages(my printer is also a fax but I never took the time to learn how to do it). Is a short deadline the norm with SSA? |
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#42
Yes, they always have short deadlines. However I've had one so short I couldn't meet it and called them to say so and they were fine. But you always, always want to tell them so they don't have a reason to say you weren't complying with the application process. I think mine was late because of a holiday weekend or something that left me 2 days to do a huge form and my disability makes that impossbile. So it actually worked in my favor to have called and to document on the form that it took _____ hours to fill it out. They think the forms should be short and only take a certain amount of time (I think I've seen this specifically somewhere) and it takes me several times that long. I make sure they know that. I think the short turnaround is partially a test.
One benefit of an attorney is they pay the fax fees. I did mine without an attorney and never had to pay to fax anything (because I cleared the late form with them) but if I had to that might have been a factor in the decision. __________________ Bipolar 1, PTSD, GAD, OCD. Clozapine 250 mg, Emsam 12 mg/day patch, topamax 25 mg, ,Gabapentin 1700 mg & 100-2 PRN,. 1.5 mg clonazepam., 50 mg Seroquel |
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#43
Thanks BeyondtheRainbow
Honestly I was thinking I was personally given such a short deadline just because the woman that had called me was so nasty and vile to me. She called again today though and I was surprised at how nice,cheery and friendly she was to me. And understanding when I explained to her I have memory problems. So maybe the first time she called it was just a bad day for her or something, IDK. But I am happy to know the deadline wasn't a personal thing towards me,I'm glad I asked. |
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#44
SSA has all my medical records now and I'm waiting for a decision.I hope it doesn't take much longer now
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#45
Online,on my SSA account,it says a medical decision has been made.
Anyone have a clue how long it may take for me to find out what their decision was? |
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Yes it is nerve wracking waiting to find out. I don't think they would call to let me know.I do believe it will probably show up on my online account before I receive a letter about it.So I guess I will keep checking it daily. I actually feel so nervous about it.I keep wondering am I really disabled, do I even deserve to be approved. |
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I was denied for SSDI as I expected.
I'm not going to appeal it. I don't even care anymore. |
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The explanation says they did not receive enough medical evidence,that it wasn't sufficient to evaluate my claim and evidence needed cannot be obtained.
What does that mean exactly? That my therapist doesn't think I'm disabled( even though he agreed I am) or he didn't give them what they asked for? I'm not sure whether to talk to my T or SSA to find out. |
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Hi Betty,
I’m so sorry to hear that you were denied SSDI. As you may have heard, MANY if not MOST SSDI applications are initially denied - regardless of how good your documentation is. Please consider appealing your denial. You have a specific and short amount of time to file the appeal. Do not let it lapse or you will have to start from scratch. You should also take this time to find a local lawyer who specializes in Social Security disability claims. As my lawyer explained, most SSDI cases are won during the appeal process. And these SS disability lawyers only collect a small portion of your back pay received after you are awarded your benefits. I won the appeal with the help of my lawyer after being denied twice and had to go to a hearing in front of the Administrative Law Judge. If you believe that you are disabled and deserve to receive SSDI, do pursue your appeal! With the assistance of a good lawyer you will be able to present your best case. If you are unsure whether or not you have a good enough case, the least you should do is talk to a few SS disability lawyers to get their advice. They usually don’t charge for the first initial consultation. I can imagine all that you are going through. Been there myself, as have many others on this forum. Best of luck to you, Betty_Banana. Take care. |
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