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Getting ready to file for SSDI. 100%VA. Thinking about lawyer first time.?
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mav2u
Got my 100%VA disability back in 2013. Didn't know I could file for SSDI or even what is was in the meaning I could qualify for it. Heard about it last year and finally getting myself motivated and leaving the notes to myself to get it done so I don't forget.
I guess I just have some questions based on my situation and what to expect in the SSDI process.
I don't have the ability to stay on top of getting stuff done so I'm going to choose a lawyer that specializes in doing SSDI as it should be a easy process that they have down to a T by now at the law firm. At the same time I don't trust anyone so what things should I look out for if a lawyer isn't doing their job? Either they are looking to drag the process out to get more money or just not doing it in a correct manner. Just don't know what to expect and when to call bullshit on them.
Since I'm already Medically Discharged from the military in 2003 and started with 30% and worked my way to getting 100% after a long arduous battle, I finally received 100% in 2013 after fighting forever by myself. How easy do you think my SSDI process will be? I'd think it should be a same day turn around but that is in a dream reality with a yellow brick road I"m sure! lol... But, I'd think it would be pretty slam dunk as far as approval first time around especially if I used a competent lawyer? Yes?! Isn't there the military expedited form process or something now? I just don't have the energy to do exams or hustle around gathering letters, signatures, and stories anymore. I'll do it, just makes me cringe at the thought again of doing it.
I haven't worked in so long I don't think that would even be a consideration do you? Last worked part time from July 2012 to March 2013 but had to triple my medications to be able to work so I wouldn't be homeless after my wife divorced me and left me with nothing but debt. Most miserable time ever working a shitty job for the county but thankfully another vet was the manager who hired me despite my disabilities to help me out and gave me the easiest work they could while I waited for my appeal with the VA. Before that I didn't work a real job since Sept. 2008 that I worked for friends who again gave me fairly easy work at their company.
I guess the questions are:
Thanks everyone. Hopefully it all makes sense. I tried not to ramble on!
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Go to this page. It is pretty much self-explanatory. Good Luck! Semper Fi! https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10565.pdf MAKE SURE YOU IDENTIFY YOURSELF AS A 100% P&T VETERAN. REPE
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