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SSDI many of our veterans have gone through the SSDI process as well as the VA Claims process, We are no experts in SSDI however perhaps we can offer some assistance.
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Experts Needed In Here
My Effective date for disability is off by 10-12 months, and within the 12 month rule before application......My question, I want to appeal it because this means an extra 14.000 dollars, but would i have to appeal the entire decision and not get my payments until it is finished appealing, basically i want to appeal the effective date but keep getting payments. Next question, i was told i cannot manage my finances, I can, total BS, how would i go about getting this changed, is that an appeal that will stop my payments. Wish it was like the VA, but then i would have to wait 5 years
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Need Help Understanding This Letter
ok my claim was decided june 4th, then quality review grabbed it, so they have 60 days to approve deny, got a letter two or three days ago that says "WE need more information to decide if we can pay you SSI. Therefore it is important that you do the following...come in blab blah blah. "When you come to the office be prepared to document your income resources and living arrangements since 08/01/09" Is that my effective date? I was still in the military but unable to work and not getting paid, i was taking excess leave "Medical Sources indicate that you need help managing your money. Therefore when you come in bring a relative or a close friend who is willing to …
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ptsd How To Get Information On Ssd
Could someone assist me. I am attempting to get the documentation from SS for my husband. I was requesting the documentation that they used to determine his disability eligibility. I went to local office and was told that I could request his records for maybe $200. All I need is the letter stating what his disability was and effective dates. They would not even give me a copy of his payment record. They did say that he received benefits from Sept 200 til the month he passed away 11/2003. Has anyone tried to get records from SS for a deceased veteran. He was awarded 100% from VA for PTSD effective 08/2000 until his death in 2003. Please advise if you have any suggestion as…
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Ssdi Question
I have a question about SSDI..........At this point in time my medications are making it almost impossible to continue working ..Am groggy, sleepy and at times barely conscious........Will continue to try to work as long as possible........My question is if I end up losing my job, can I apply for SSDI while I am drawing unemployment????? I am going to discuss this with my doc on next appt and the possibility of requesting SSDI paperwork...AT thi point I am just trying to plan ahead for what may happen in the close foreseeable future//////////////...GRID
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Denied, Denied, Denied
Can I refile a new social security disability claim while appealing an ALJ's denial at the Appeals Council?
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ptsd Docs From Ssi In Re To Work Hisotry; Question...
So i got a pile of papers today from ssi asking about jobs. I filled out similar papers and sent them in. They are asking me the same questions but things like how long i sat, stood, crawled, reached, typed bla bla bla. I have not clue as to how long i did this on a daily basis and I am not sure how anyone would. My ssi claim is mainly for my ptsd/depression and though I have physical limitations most are mental. I am concerned about this because its almost like telling me to guess is telling me to lie. I almost feel entrapped if I continue to try to make all these guesses over and over. Also I get a letter stated they did not get the docs but the same day I got t…
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Doctor Said Im Incompetent
Is it normal for social security to call me in and my fiancee to sign papers to make her the payee? and does that mean I have won my reconsideration?
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Ssdi Bebefits For Spouse
What is the dollar Benefit the wife gets after you pass away if your on SSDI Is it % or calulation by your Benefit and yours I have read the Web page, and can't fiqure what the answer is
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I Am In Serious Need Of Help
OK got a lawyer for SSDI, he seems to be an idiot my issues I filed appeal after being denied, there were three choices, formal hearing, informal hearing and case review, i requested informal hearing.....SS in Illinois is now deciding my case without giving me the informal hearing My lawyer said dont worry about it, we will win at AJL level or whatever, well @#$ that @#$ i want my damn hearing So what i am asking hadit, how can i fire this guy, and if i do do i still owe him retro and does anyone know any good lawyers to represent me, binder and binger possibly, I went to alsip and they said i needed a letter from doctor saying i couldn't work, i got a letter fr…
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diabetes Got 2 Packets From Ss For My Ssdi And Ssi Claim
I got 2 packets one from atlanta one form kentucky (or at least that is where they are to be returned to) Do anyone know where in the process I am. No appointmetns as of yet. They asked what i did day to day and my work history again. my work history is sketchy there could be some jobs i forgot to be honest i have had a few of them. Can you tell me anything about what is going on any of you who know. I applied for ptsd only. I submitted my nexus as proof as well as my medical records and my long list of medications i take. I take 2 heart meds, 1 for diabetes, 1 for sleeping, 2 for pain both narcotics, a muscle relaxer and a tablet for my ptsd. my gaf score …
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Reconsideration
Is it normal to be asked to go to the social security office for more questions regaurding a reconsideration?
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Ssa Appeals Council Review
Is there anyone out there who has appealed an ALJ's hearing decision to the Appeals Council and won a favorable decision? My case was denied at the ALJ hearing level and now my attorney is appealing to the SSA Appeals Council what are my chances of winning?
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