tdiu Flat Out Denied

[drm65]

I am tdiu service connected at 100%, but the ssdi denied me, I seemed to get a generic letter from them denying me, Im not even sure what they looked at, I dont think they looked at my full va medical records, should I just get a lawyer for the appeal, any good lawyers out there?

[*Bergie*]

I am tdiu service connected at 100%, but the ssdi denied me, I seemed to get a generic letter from them denying me, Im not even sure what they looked at, I dont think they looked at my full va medical records, should I just get a lawyer for the appeal, any good lawyers out there?

If you read other members stories you will find that most have been denied at least once. Yes, I do think you should contact an attorney. Don't give up hang in there and you will eventually win.

Hope this helps,

Bergie

[acesup]

I agree with Bergie. I was denied initially, and on the first (written) appeal. I talked to an attorney who specializes in SSDI, and he explained that there is basically a quota system. Something like 95% get disapproved initially; then on written appeal, only a small percentage are approved. The rest go to an ALJ (Administrative Law Judge) hearing.

I hired Jerrold Zivic, a Chicago attorney recommended by my long-term disability insurance office. (There's a web page for Zivic Solutions, or you can call 1-800-400-HELP.) He was simply outstanding, so was his office staff, and I honestly have no reason to tell you that other than just stating the facts.

There is no charge whatsoever to you if they take your case and don't win. However, they usually win if they take your case. (This is true of all SSDI attorneys, as far as I know.) They are limited to what they can then charge; with mine it was $4,000, but I think it has changed some since then. When I got my $85,000 retro, I didn't miss the $4,000 at all.

Don't short-change yourself. Get an attorney. The SSDI system is set up to where if you have a hearing, and don't have an attorney, you'll probably lose.

Do NOT give up. You WILL win. Go for it! Good luck.

[callover007]

I am tdiu service connected at 100%, but the ssdi denied me, I seemed to get a generic letter from them denying me, Im not even sure what they looked at, I dont think they looked at my full va medical records, should I just get a lawyer for the appeal, any good lawyers out there?

Did you get denied for SSDI or SSI?--? As far as Acesup his statement is bull!!! There is no "Quota" or automatic tundown for the first time. Why so many are turned down is lack of presentation. I'n not saying you in particular cause I have not seen your packet. Many people think VA automaticly qualifies you. SSA decides on its own information sent in by you and their examinations. They don't know YOU. They just know you from what you send them.

[jbasser]

Social Security uses a five step process to determine if a person is disabled. If a Person has a listing level impairment listed in t he Blue Book then the chances are greater if they have none.

The biggest problem with this system is not with Social Security itself, but with an organization called DDS. This is a State Level organization that receives and works all SSDI claims. Your trouble starts here. That is where the bogus denials come from.

According to a very successful SSA atorney who is also a MD, 60 percent of all initial claims are denied. Of that 60 percemt, 80 to 85 percent of those are awarded at the Alj Level.

The best thing a person can do is get an attorney who knows how to navigate through this mess.

J

[Quibley]

Did you sign a release with SS for them to review your VA records?

[drm65]

Did you sign a release with SS for them to review your VA records?

yes, I signed a release , but it appears they looked at very little