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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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DENIED SSD Initial Application
SSD/SSDI Experts: Initial application for SSD was 22 May 2018. Denied initial application noted via Mysocialsecurity, dated: 17 Aug 2018. No official letter has arrived yet indicating reason(s). Also, my Date of Last Insured is 31 Dec 2018, per SSN. This is what concerns me. After 31 Dec 2018, I am NO Longer eligible for any type of SSD. I know I have 60 days to submit a 'Reconsideration;' however, how I go about this has me stonewalled. My state of residence is TN. @MPsgt You and I have spoke about this some, but not much over this phase: Denial. Making matters worse, when I filled this initial application at the local SSN Office…
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I've been denied Social Security Disability after my appeal. What should I do?
I think they denied me because I don't have a voc rehab letter saying I'm unemployable. I was working as a security guard where all I had to do was sitting, walking a little, opening and closing doors for contractors doing construction. I figure their can't be a more simple job that that, but I had to quit because of the work environment. I don't want to try voc rehab because I don't see the point in it. I'm not wanting to go back to college and couldn't handle it and I'm unable to do physical labor or simply standing too long or sitting up too long. They gave me 60 days to appeal to the ALJ, but I'm not sure if I want to continue this. What should I do?
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Backdated SSDI
So my family is eligible for Medicare in May of 2019 and they have ChampVA now. My question is do I have to start paying for Medicare B to have them keep ChampVA?
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Social Security Disability vs. Concealed Carry
Recently, I was awarded 100% P&T w/o future exams and Chapter 35 Benefits. I also received full medical retirement from the Army. This post for information seeks any input from those privy to Social Security Disability benefits and concerns regarding one's legal right to carry concealed. As for now, I have yet to apply for social security benefits. To be honest, my pride gets in the way. I truly feel these rights are for others suffering from a serious handicap. Nevertheless, I am curious about my 2nd Amendment Rights in the event I do apply for social security. Would anyone like to chime in here??? I ask this because the other day I had to apply fo…
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I was awarded Social Security Benefits - But the award letter shows my award is $0, WHY IS THAT??
Hi, I have been awarded 100% P&T by the VA. So i applied for social security, they recently sent me a letter saying that it was approved. But here is where things get tricky, I first filed on 9/27/2017. But on my award letter it only talks about 2016, it also says that my benefits were suspended in 2016... But why? at that point i hadnt even filed for ssdi. here is a timeline of events and my award letter. 02/08/2018 A Decision Has Been Made On Your Appeal Your claim for Disability benefits has been approved. A detailed notice has been sent to you wit…
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VA doctors required to fill out a RFC for SSDI if asked?
I got my second denial from SSA for SSDI. I'm 100% T&P Unemployable. I hired a law firm to do my paperwork because I just don't have the ability or concentration do so. So I got my second denial, which I'm not really happy with my Lawyer as I thought I would be getting more help with the filing. I had to fill out the question pamphlet they sent by myself which took forever. I didn't get any help on that. Which I though a lawyer would help with the wording and medical terminology info to make sure it sounded the way the SSA folks needed it to read. Now that I'm on the second denial and going to a judge next I'm going to need some help to make sure I'm getti…
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Getting ready to file for SSDI. 100%VA. Thinking about lawyer first time.?
Got my 100%VA disability back in 2013. Didn't know I could file for SSDI or even what is was in the meaning I could qualify for it. Heard about it last year and finally getting myself motivated and leaving the notes to myself to get it done so I don't forget. I guess I just have some questions based on my situation and what to expect in the SSDI process. I don't have the ability to stay on top of getting stuff done so I'm going to choose a lawyer that specializes in doing SSDI as it should be a easy process that they have down to a T by now at the law firm. At the same time I don't trust anyone so what things should I look out for if a lawyer isn't doing thei…
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Full review SSDI CDR- with TDIU P&T
I've been on SSDI for 3 years. And rated TDIU P&T for 2 1/2 years. I received the long form CDR about 2 weeks ago and I'm scheduled for a Mental exam this coming Friday. My adjudicator seems like a real sour person. She wont return voicemails or even answer the phone the last 4 days. Last I spoke with her she said she got little to no records of my treatment in the last year. I gave permission for them to collect all my information and even attached my TDIU P&T award letter. I'm not looking forward to the exam, its the same person who did my first exam on my SSDI claim that was denied. Not sure if he had anything to do with it or not. All I know is I've continued…
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Family benefits
Ok I’m trying to figure out when I add my dependents to include my wife and kids how this works. I’m told if I include them they get half what I make but split in three ways. But since my wife works part time she makes over the 17k limit so much rather she would get nothing but the other two have the reduced split amount. But I have the option to just have my kids listed on my benefits and not my wife and they would receive 420 instead of 280 since it’s only spilt between my 1 and 3 year old? Why if my wife helps take care of my children does she even have a limit to her income? He said he didn’t know anything about spousal benefits but to call my local SSA office.... am…
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SSA quickly Over
Just a heads up if you are P and T and your claim wasnt expedited do like I did and notify your senator or congressman’s office. They will put in an inquiry which then my was hearing was scheduled two weeks later. I didn’t mind the 4 month wait for the hearing I’m glad I got it scheduled quick and not 18-24 Months later. If you don’t know one in your state do what I did google your state or your county I. Your state congressman email/ phone number call his office say your a disabled vet who needs help with his hearing..
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They had no Voc evidence
So they deny me and say they don’t have vocational evidence for a grant but they can opinion to deny based on not even the doctors opinion they sent me too but DDS adjucator. They requested a Voc expert for the hearing and as such I had an assessment done by another Voc expert to see his opinion which was a grant. I used Mylar Disability and am worried about not having a hired attorney yet for my claim. Stress is besting me again much my VA claim until I was found P and T. My judge approval rating is 70% in all his cases this year but just don’t want myself to get complacent so I don’t forget details. Is there anything else I could possibly get to help my SSDI case other …
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How Do I Go About Getting A Doctor To Fill Out An RFC
Hi, i am SC 100% P&T for bipolar, asthma and a few other things. I tried to apply for ssdi, but was denied - in a nutshell they said "we see that you are disabled, but we have determined that you can adjust to other work. we do not have sufficient vocational information to determine whether you can perform any of your other work". So i take this as them needing more proof that i am really a screwed up person (which unfortunately i am , mainly due to the extremeness of my bipolar). So iread that i could get a doctor to fill out a form to better explain my issues. https://www.disabilitysecrets.com/sites/default/files/Residual_Functional_Capacity_Form…
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