ptsd Ssdi Turndown At Alj Level?

[donnieben03]

'Just wondering, I'm 100% P&T for PTSD and have been turned down twice for soc sec disability. Both times they said I didn't have enough work credits but I appealed and waited 14 months for hearing before ALJ. Had my hearing two weeks ago and the ALJ said that my work credits problem was resolved in my favor------ so now my question ---- has anyone who is otherwise eligible for ssdi been turned down with a ptsd diagnosis that has been made by several doctors. Has anyone ever heard of anyone not winning award at ALJ for ptsd. My lawyer said we did good at the hearing but my ptsd anxiety won't allow me to relax waiting for the decision. Everyone please answer

[donnieben03]

The question about my work credits was resolved when SS realized that they had left out two years of income on my social security account (I had W-2's for those years that they accepted and that gave me enough work credits.) But, that was not resolved until after the second turndown. After they gave me the second turndown I appealed for a ALJ hearing and I waited for 14 months for my hearing which was just a few weeks ago. At the hearing the ALJ stated that I did have enough credits so he would be ruling on my PTSD. My case file from ss (that I was able to review prior to my hearing) contains progress notes and medical opinions from several doctors (all of whom have diagnosed PTSD). In addition, they have a copy of my C&P in which the shrink stated that I was dangerous when angry and my prognosis is poor. So, the decision will be adjudicated based on my PTSD. Given these facts has anyone ever been turned down or heard of anyone being turned down for SSDI in a similar situation. Thanks for the replys.

[LarryJ]

The question about my work credits was resolved when SS realized that they had left out two years of income on my social security account (I had W-2's for those years that they accepted and that gave me enough work credits.) But, that was not resolved until after the second turndown. After they gave me the second turndown I appealed for a ALJ hearing and I waited for 14 months for my hearing which was just a few weeks ago. At the hearing the ALJ stated that I did have enough credits so he would be ruling on my PTSD. My case file from ss (that I was able to review prior to my hearing) contains progress notes and medical opinions from several doctors (all of whom have diagnosed PTSD). In addition, they have a copy of my C&P in which the shrink stated that I was dangerous when angry and my prognosis is poor. So, the decision will be adjudicated based on my PTSD. Given these facts has anyone ever been turned down or heard of anyone being turned down for SSDI in a similar situation. Thanks for the replys.

Nope. Oughta be a breeze.

Quit worrying about it.

Go have a bowl of Ice Cream.

[john999]

Donnie

Do you have a lawyer or are you doing it on your own. I think lawyers are good if you have to go through the appeals in front of the judge. These guys all play golf together. It is a game of "share the wealth". I wish my VA claims went as easy as SSDI. Three months and I had my claim approved with the SSA. 30 years with the VA and I am still filing claims.

[donnieben03]

yes I did have a lawyer at my hearing. Thanks I think I will go have a bowl of ice cream.

[KennyJ]

I too filed in March 2004 and now is just having my ALJ hearing Sept. 20, 2006. I wrote my Senators and Congressmen last year with a dire need letter. All Offices said they could only inquire about my hearing status and I basically had to wait the 17-19 month waiting period. Another thing I think that the Reconsideration level should be done away with because they don't overturn original decision no matter how much evidence u put on their desk adding about 8 more additional months to the process.