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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?

Rosa (not verified)

I went to my last hearing a month ago,and I haven't received a decision as of yet...Does that mean it's favorable for me for the wait to be this long?

Thu, 02/23/2017 - 02:24 Permalink
Bryan

HI Rosa,
I really could not say, every case is different and it may take the ALJ a varying amount of time to come to a decision.

Fri, 02/24/2017 - 15:16 Permalink
MZ. MURDOCK (not verified)

I was receiving ssi for over ten tears had a unfortunate situation and was suspend for longer than a year so had to re aplly this is the progress on my social security any insight if this is a approval

02/23/2017
Benefit Application Under Review

A medical decision has been made and we are working to process your benefit application. A Social Security Representative may contact you directly if we need any additional documents or information.

02/21/2017
We started reviewing the decision made by the Disability Determination Service for accurate processing of your benefit application.

12/15/2016
The Disability Determination Service for your state started processing the medical portion of your benefit application.

12/15/2016
We started reviewing your SSI (Disability) benefit application.

12/15/2016
Your SSI (Disability) benefit application was received.

called the 1 800 today and was told that I would receive a letter in the mail in 10 days.

Fri, 02/24/2017 - 23:31 Permalink
amanda (not verified)

Hey I had my hearing dec.22,2016 I have severe anxiety severe panic attacks palpitations major depression psychotic features sciatica sinus tachycardia hypertension borderline intelligent severe arthritis si joint pain gerd astigmatism in both eyes loss hearing in left ear and right ear has Virgo that keeps me dizzy and off balance all day. I have drs.papers signed saying I'm unable to work and a lawyer to help me. School papers showing I was in special education all my life too. What are my chances please. I called the hearing office she said the judge done made a decision he just waiting to sign it. What's that mean? The ve at the hearing said no employment. ???please help me I feel like I'm going crazy er just for waiting so long.thank you

Mon, 02/27/2017 - 20:43 Permalink
Donnie Schumacher (not verified)

I was seen by the alj January 10th 2017, and I spoke to the hearing office today and she said the alj made her dicision and its in writing now, she said if I don't get something in the mail within the next two weeks then call her back, is this a good sign?

Thu, 03/02/2017 - 11:54 Permalink
Donnie (not verified)

My hearing office said my claim is in editing writing, what does this mean and how much longer before I receive a decision in the mail? Its been 90 days sense I went in front of the alj.

Mon, 04/10/2017 - 00:36 Permalink
Bryan

Hi Donnie,
That means they are writing a legal document based on the judge's decision. I really could not say how long it would take as every case is different and processing times can vary.

Mon, 04/10/2017 - 16:13 Permalink
Eve (not verified)

I have a hearing next week and i will like to know the odds of getting approved diagnosed with bipolar major depression,schizophrenia and. anxiety . Since 2012

Wed, 03/08/2017 - 07:49 Permalink
Eric

Hi Eve,

It's tough to say since every case is different and every judge is different. Wishing you nothing but the best for your hearing.

Good Luck,
Eric

Wed, 03/08/2017 - 16:22 Permalink

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