Waiting for decision

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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?

Bryan

In reply to by Tking (not verified)

Mon, 08/29/2016 - 10:37 Permalink

Hi Tking,
You may receive a letter in the next few months detailing the judge's decision on the case.

Shonda (not verified)
Sun, 08/28/2016 - 15:53 Permalink

I had my hearing March 2nd 2016 its now August 28th and I haven't heard anything on my claim. I have major depression disorder, generalized anxiety disorder and schizophrenia. Im on antipsychotics and antidepressants. The ve listed 3 jobs I may be able to do. My question is why would it take nearly 7 months to decide when the alj has had all the rite documentation and they have my onset date as 04.23.04 could this be the reason I've been fighting for 12 years.

Bryan

In reply to by Shonda (not verified)

Mon, 08/29/2016 - 10:40 Permalink

Hi Shonda,
I'm sorry to hear about that! The SSA may take time to deliberate cases, because they're so complex! There's a lot to go over in any one case and that may be the reason for the length of your case.

Kristy (not verified)
Mon, 08/29/2016 - 13:30 Permalink

I applied for ssi for my son and a decision has been made I called my local field office and they say it has not be written up yet hopefully its an approval. Is it true that a claim sent bk to the field office is an approval

Bryan

In reply to by Kristy (not verified)

Mon, 08/29/2016 - 13:56 Permalink

Hi Kristy,
I would not be able to say as we are not affiliated with the SSA, but you should know when the letter from the SSA comes in the mail.

Nica F. (not verified)
Sat, 09/03/2016 - 21:20 Permalink

Hello I had a hearing June 29th and I called the office to inquire about my case and I was told as of August 15th my file is with a decision writer what does that necessarily mean? The Vocational expert said I was exempt from working when the judge asked about my case. JUST CURIOUS IF YOU WOULD KNOW ANYTHING?

Bryan

In reply to by Nica F. (not verified)

Thu, 09/08/2016 - 11:00 Permalink

Hi Nica,
If your case is with a decision writer, they may be rendering their decision and you should know the results in the coming months.

Crystal (not verified)
Mon, 09/05/2016 - 23:36 Permalink

I have had my hearing its been almost 5 weeks . I suffer from back injury. Depression ptsd panic attacks. Flashbacks . Can't afford doctors have sundial thoughts. Have tried to kill myself several times last time hospital for 6 days. I know something bad is wrong with me. Memeroy loss can't tell you what I did last week doc say need higher level of care been to several. Therapists. Pain center for back 6 years . I pray help is on the way soon I dont understand why I am ill I have fibromaja can't get out of bed some days. Doctors records show all this wrong with me . I. Just need income so I can get good doctors my boys are helping me right now they also fear I will give up . pain and deorssion borterline personality disorder I fear for my life and have this feeling something bad is wrong . Can't get help can't afford doctors do you think I have a chance or should I give up now . cause I am really not sure how much longer I can hold out .

Dana (not verified)
Fri, 09/09/2016 - 12:03 Permalink

My son had a hearing on July 27,2016 just found out the judge made a decision on August 27,2016 and it's in unasigned writing,How much longer will I have to wait to hear the decision.

Bryan

In reply to by Dana (not verified)

Wed, 09/14/2016 - 10:40 Permalink

Hi Dana,
I'm not sure, but as it is in the stage where the judge's decision has been made, it may be soon.

Mark A Ziegler (not verified)
Mon, 09/19/2016 - 15:51 Permalink

I had A disability hearing, I was represented by an attorney however no one ever gets back to me with the status of my case. Can I get some direction possibly? I do give you permission to leave a message if I am not home. Thank you in advance for your help.

Bryan

In reply to by Mark A Ziegler (not verified)

Tue, 09/20/2016 - 09:44 Permalink

Hi Mark,
Unfortunately, we are not affiliated with the SSA and as such we are unable to provide you with information regarding the status of your case.

javonna (not verified)
Wed, 09/21/2016 - 13:21 Permalink

Ive been fighting since i was 17 and had many lawyers and denils i even wrnt to the highest coury u can go too twice id even had to close and restart my cases all over this last time around was the first time i got a female judge who actually did more for me than anyone else would and sent me to see a psychology appt last month and he said it was good news she sent me to him and he wanted to advocat fir me that i get it that i should have gotten it along time ago no doubt about it and well today i was told the judge made her final decision that it had been sent to a decision writer to finalize it and put it in a letter to send to me so im asking does this mean its a good thing so far everyone has lead me to belive that this time around i may actually finally be approved

Bryan

In reply to by javonna (not verified)

Wed, 09/21/2016 - 13:31 Permalink

Hi Javonna,
I really could not say as we are not affiliated with the SSA, but it may be a good sign that they were so willing to work with you to get the information they needed to make their decision.

javonna (not verified)
Wed, 09/21/2016 - 13:25 Permalink

I also forgot to mention in almost 29 next month so I'd been fighting along time and this time around i have to lawyer just a bunch more support of the people and professionals around me than i have ever had before in my whole life

Rina Harvey (not verified)
Mon, 09/26/2016 - 18:27 Permalink

hi,
i had a hearing with the alj judge on jul 21st. he wanted a fce form filled out, which i was unable to get from the physical therapist. the therapist did, write the majority of the information he wanted in the notes, that i forwarded to my atty. so he did not ask to continue it again. it is now with the decision writers. does it sound as if i might be getting an approved decision?

Bryan

In reply to by Rina Harvey (not verified)

Thu, 09/29/2016 - 10:55 Permalink

Hi Rina,
I really could not say as I do not know the particulars of your case, and I am not affiliated with the SSA, however you may find out within the next few months!

Angela (not verified)
Wed, 09/28/2016 - 14:08 Permalink

I want to see the judge in April she said give her 30 days it's September the end when i call they say my case has being sent out to a decision writter how long is it go take

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