Ssd

[vet2010]

I don't know if this is the right forum however I wanted to post an update. I am currently 100% Sc and I applied for SSD back in March of this year (2011), I hired a law firm to represent me throughout the SSD process and the following is a timeline of what occurred during that time. I was just denied again today so here goes.

1.Hired Lawyer and Applied for SSD March 2011

2. Received first response from SSD in June 2011 (Denied)

3. Lawyer applied for an appeal (June 2011)

4. SSD notified me of the appeal notification and SSD stated that they (SSD) were notified in writing that stated Law firm was respresenting me (June 2011).

5. SSD contacted me and requested more evidence i.e, any new meds or new doctors (July 2011) notifed me by phone.

6. SSD contacted me and stated that my appeal was denied again and that I have 60 days from the date of the letter (25 August 2011) to request a hearing in front of an ALJ (Administrative Law Judge). Received denial letter today 29 August 2011.

From what my lawyer briefed me on, because of my age (40) and my education (Assoc. Degree), I would probably be denied all the way up until I see an ALJ. No luck needed I know I will eventually prevail.

Vet2010

[toothpick]

What are ALL of your medical conditions listed for your SSDI request.

What EXACTLY did SSA state in their denial of benefits ?

Applied for.............Severe COPD, Back pain, major depression, anxiety, collapsed lung

Denial of................The medical evidence on file indicates you have been evaluated and treated for your conditions. We realize that you experience some pain and discomfort at times.

While you are not capable of preforming work you have done in the past , you are not limited to work less demanding.

Your age, education and training shows that you are capable of obtaining work in a less demanding area. (again with the less demanding)

As you can tell I summarized the denial because of it being way to long to type. When I finally get to see an ALJ in person my belief is that a reversal in my favor will be granted.

[vet2010]

Update,

Spoke to my SSD Lawyer concerning my SSD claim, she told me the timeframe to get in to see the Judge is anywhere between 12-18 months. She told me to keep seeing my docs and to try and take it easy. That's it, the wait begins..........

[Pete53]

At least you know. For me that helped.