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Willow4
Willow4

Has anyone been approved for SSDI in the US?  I am going through the process now.  Any pointers?

Thank you

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  • dbmarie3
    dbmarie3 Willow4

    Posted

    I just applied also. My attorney said it could take up to 3 years. Good luck
    • Willow4
      Willow4 dbmarie3

      Posted

      I applied and was denied, I hired an attorney who said it should be about a year and half.  Crazy because my Dr’s (3) have agreed I can no longer work.  Just bites. 
  • mary16977
    mary16977 Willow4

    Posted

    I'm sorry Willows. I hope everything turns out the way you want it. It's frustrating to think that you are at the point that you have to turn to that, but that's what is there for. To help when the going gets too tough.

    I did some research and MD is on the list of acceptable conditions that warrant SS approval. I've heard it's impossible to get without a SS attorney and that most everyone gets turned down the first time and has to win on appeal. That's not researched tho...just what I heard.

    Gotta get your docs on board and be super thorough.

    I wish you all the luck in the world. Don't give up!

    All the best,

    ~Mary

  • luz54475
    luz54475 Willow4

    Posted

    I applied  in Feb 2018 and was denied in April 2018. So discouraging.  It sounds like involving an attorney would help. I also heard it is usually initially denied.

    Don't give up. Pursue this. It is such a debilitating illness

    Luz

    • dbmarie3
      dbmarie3 luz54475

      Posted

      I was told from my attorney the first time is always a denial. Getting a attorney is the best decision because they do all the paperwork saves me from the stress
  • Willow4
    Willow4

    Posted

    I have an attorney and my Dr believes with how bad my balance testing came out, with the diagnosis of MD, complications from the Sac Decompression I should be approved.   But I’m not holding my breath.  
  • daniel_43572
    daniel_43572 Willow4

    Posted

    I was turned down the first time so then I got an attorney an it took two years had to go to a hearing before a judge but I got approved all together it took about 3 years counting the denial the first time. Stick with it it’s a long drawn out process and believe me they don’t get in a hurry. 
    • Willow4
      Willow4 daniel_43572

      Posted

      I am glad you were approved.   I don’t understand how they can deny you in 3 months but then take years to approve you.  

      Have a good day!

  • marilynm
    marilynm Willow4

    Posted

    I have permanent balance lose and have tried and was denied.  
    • Willow4
      Willow4 marilynm

      Posted

      My balance I scored 94/100 which is considered a severe balance disorder.  My fall risk ranks in the severe category also.  My hearing is at a 35% loss.  I have a mastoid defect from the Endolyphatic Sac Decompression.  The outline my lawyer had given me, I have been through all the testing, PT.   Did you meet  all the requirements and was still denied? 
    • dbmarie3
      dbmarie3 Willow4

      Posted

      I just applied. Haven't gone thru any of the testing yet

    • Willow4
      Willow4 dbmarie3

      Posted

      Suprised you haven’t with a MD diagnosis.  1st thing my ENT. Did was the caloric test and balance testing.   You definitely need to get these and a hearing test done. 
    • dbmarie3
      dbmarie3 Willow4

      Posted

      Did hearing test. Lost 25% more of my hearing. How do they test you for the other 2
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