Just Recieved Ssdi Approval

[TheSpleen]

After just under 5 years I finally recieved my SSDI approval.

I went through the whole 9 yards all the way to appealing the judges denial and having it overturned in my favor. Not seen any money yet but waiting.

I was glad to find this forum and this is my first post.

After all I been through fighting social security I will be glad to help in anyway I can.

although lawyers did most the work. I lost everything I owned literally while waiting

but now I get 3 years of that wait in backpay. (They wouldn't give it all)

Gene USN

[Pete53]

Gene:

First of all welcome to Hadit. That is tough to wait for 5 years but Congrats on your win. It usually does not take to long after a win to see some money.

Can you tie your disability to Service and do you have a claim against VA? If so the SSD win can usually help.

Good Luck

[MRRRR5]

Gene, Welcome to Hadit and I'm glad to hear that you overcame the challenges SSA put you through and won your case.

[TheSpleen]

7 heart attacks and 3 minor strokes

all many years after service so I dont see it getting service connected.

Thanks for the warm welcome

[Pete53]

I don't know how many Veterans can service connect to their service. I recommend that you request your service and medical records and check for golden nuggets. You may be surprised.

Your exit physical and anything that you were treated for can be helpful.

[TheSpleen]

Not sure how anyone survives on SSDI but it is better than nothing.

I only had one bad accident in service where an unsecured hatch

Slammed down on me, hit me in the head and dropped me down a ladder.

I was sent to ER for that one.

[william n]

Gene, Welcome, and i commend you for not packing it in early on, as some do. I hope you can re-establish yourself with the retro pay and get back into the mainstream of?? The best too you! William N.