Waiting for decision

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 11/17/2012 - 15:42

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?

Eric

Wed, 02/28/2018 - 16:35 Permalink

Our pleasure, Wendy!

Jeff (not verified)

Thu, 03/01/2018 - 07:32 Permalink

I had my hearing back in November and still haven't heard anything. I am not sure what to do.

Eric

Thu, 03/01/2018 - 12:17 Permalink

Hi Jeff,

Sorry to hear that. I would recommend being proactive and continuing to check in with the SSA and your attorney if you have one.

Danny (not verified)

Thu, 03/01/2018 - 20:10 Permalink

How do you check on your hearing results ? Is there a site you go to ?

Eric

Fri, 03/02/2018 - 09:21 Permalink

Hi Danny,

You can check the status of your account at SSA.gov

Lanetra smith (not verified)

Fri, 03/02/2018 - 22:41 Permalink

I checked my ss account and it says theu can't provide me my disability application status at this time and for me to check back later.my hearing information isn't their as well.why is that

Eric

Mon, 03/05/2018 - 11:53 Permalink

Hi There,

I am sorry to hear that. I can't say for sure why though. It could be that it just hasn't been processed yet. Unfortunately the SSA can get backed up with claims.

Penny (not verified)

Mon, 03/05/2018 - 17:56 Permalink

I'm waiting on my spousal / survivors benefits it says processing what does that mean I get disability for myself already how long will this process take

Eric

Tue, 03/06/2018 - 16:07 Permalink

Hi Penny,

I really can't say for sure. I would recommend being pro-active and regularly checking the status of your account.

Ramon (not verified)

Thu, 03/08/2018 - 11:49 Permalink

I had my hearing march 3 of 2018... I recieved information from the appeal board that it has been sent but to the judge.. Not really understanding why when its clear that im disabled.... I really need help.. I have lost everything home ,car and severely depress..Really dont know how im going to make it day to day... I spoke to several homeless people that seems to be going through the same as me.... Where do i turn. I have a children in a wife as well thats ill... After my stroke I've been down alot..... Anyone everyone please pray for me....

Eric