Ssdi Approved!

[USMC_HVEQ]

I applied for SSDI in September and finally turned in my function forms and employer stuff in mid January 2014. The VA sent them my medical records for which im medically retired. I was just told today via phone by social security that I am approved. My rate is $1373/mo. I will follow up with what they determined to help others, I just wanted to share. I figured they would deny but.much to.my surprise it has been approved and no exam was scheduled.

[USMC_HVEQ]

Awesome news man. The bright side is you are approved as well and hopefully distress from the anxiety it causes, now you can relax and focus on getting help as well.

I just had a TDIU/Increase exam yesterday. No clue how it went. Lady was way different then most I've had. Seemed to try and downplay. I'm thinking like look at my records, diagnosis by multiple MDs recently, SSDI being approved. I've been SC'd since 2005, didn't get back dated until 2007, when my retirement went through and the appeals and such when I came back from Iraq.

My life is in shambles. If I'm not considered 100% what The Hell does?

Congrats and thanks for sharing your story with us all. Anything helps, bad or good.

[Navy04]

I agree with you, they are always trying to down play our conditions. Good luck

[hogchick]

I filed for my SSDI Sept 2013. Just had my mental exam this past Friday. They're soley basing my dx on PTSD.

I'm still awaiting my rating on PTSD-MST. FINGERS CROSSED!!!

[Navy04]

Hog,

Good luck to you, I submitted my SSDI claim in Texas, one of the Hardest States, and it got approved last week after only 4 months. I submitted my FDC VA claim in Sep 13. Had my C&Ps 3 weeks ago, and by the looks of the Exam Reports I should be 100% soon, just waiting for claim to move past Review of Evidence. God Bless All.

[USMC_HVEQ]

Awesome news brother and I wish you success in you claims. I had my c & Monday, still waiting for 3 day hold to end so I can possibly see what it says. I looked on eBenefits and my claim went from gathering evidence ----> preparing for a decision. I should get TDIU worst case scenario, I hope. I told them I'm getting SSDI for PTSD, so figure that will solidify it. SSDI applied in September 2013, didn't send any forms in until mid January 2014, so within 3 was I was approved. Rather fast if you ask me.

My tdiu/increase claim was 12/2013, so that too is going fast. I was also appealing last year's (3/2013) continuation of 70% on reexamination. Rater said I should have been 100 at that time but lowered his approval only because I had work a little in past. 5 month no work before that exam...so who knows. That would be ideal situation if approved. I'd get difference of 100%-90% single, no depends about $1144/month X 12 months...

We shall see. I keep you all posted on results

[USMC_HVEQ]

well, i just got the c&P from Monday via MyHealthevet...it seems I will definitely get TDIU, so that is positive. I'm happy for that but I guess I wanted straight 100% so I can get rid of my college loans. The c&p was 20 pages. 1 doctor conducted and another reviewed it. Both recommended TDIU

eBenefits, says claim in preparation for decision phase, so I would think it will come with in the month and be updated to 100% TDIU (90% combined).

I still want to get an IMO for my sleep Apnea. It wont increase my percentage. I went back and check the VA math. it would bring me to 93. I had hoped it wouldve brought me to 100 cuz that is from 3 yrs ago. I know I was dreaming. I'm pleased with the results. now I can focus fulltime on therapy that I clearly need. I was wondering i f I should post the c&p?