ptsd Should I File For Ssdi Again? Got Tdiu Since Ss Denied Me...

[hedgey]

I filed for SSDI back in May of 2010 and was denied. I filed based on all my problems including PTSD, meaning that I included my feet and knee pain. I was denied because they said my last date of work was too long ago (1998).

I was going to appeal, talked to a couple lawyers who said they would help, but PTSD is my commander-in-chief and no action was taken by me. I put it off and put it away. Too much stress.

Now, my sweet DH (who is probably trying to generate fusses to divert our attention from his upcoming Comp & Pen for PTSD, bless him, my love) says I need to reapply. He thinks the fact that I have been rated 70% for PTSD and then got TDIU after my SSDI denial, I should apply again since it's new evidence.

I will admit, there's a remark in my Comp & Pen report where the Psychologist says that I hadn't worked since 1998 when a severe bout of depression overcame me.

The VA says I got PTSD in the Army, way before I stopped working. So maybe I should apply for SSDI again? Do you think the new information would matter?

Thanks for any input. I know it's mainly a diversionary tactic on DH's part, but I also know that the application is online and I can do it in a short time and say, Honey, it's done! NOW, back to working on your claim.....

[Guest terrysturgis]

Hedgey, I see you live in New York. My daughter lives in upstate NY and she used an attorney from Syracuse and won SSD in three months. She is still working on TDIU and has a current 90% disability rating. Social Security denies a large percentage of applicants on the first try. You would stand a better chance of winning if you pay the $5,000.00 ransom to an SSD attorney. Terry

[Notorious Kelly]

Hedgey,

I'd definitely research an angle on tying your not working to the service-connected problems.

I agree with Terry that a good attorney may be of help in this.

Good luck!

[NJBB62]

Hedgey, Find a real good SS Lawyer and let them take the case, they do not get paid if they do not win,

so no money out of pocket, If you do win they take a percentage out of retro and it is well worth it, Less stress

on you. SS Denies everyone, they denied me 3 times, until I hired a Lawyer, Best $4000.00 I ever spent been

on SSDI since 2001.

Good Luck,

NJ

[Bonzai]

Hedgey,

What really matters is if you can prove that you were totally and completely disabled per Social Security standards before the Date of Late Insured (DLI). Social Security will only back pay one year prior to application date. However, you do have the option of getting your case reopened with new evidence, if it pertains to the time period the previous denial occurred. You should consult with a Social Security attorney about this.

[hedgey]

Thanks to all for your support! Terry, check your in-box or message place, please?

[Pete53]

You should ask them to reopen your claim and provide copies of VA Medical Treatmment and the award. Don't waot SS has time limits