I was denied federal disability and am fighting it. How long does it take to hear from them?
July 7th, 2009 | by admin |
caromelheart asked:
I was denied disability after my first attempt back in June. I sent in all the necessary paperwork (walked it in) within the necessary 90 days (it was within 30 days). It has now been over two months and I have heard nothing. Is there someplace I can go to check on status? Is it best to get an attorney to win your case? I have researched this and most claims are denied three times before approving. What is the timeframe? Also can I work part-time and still receive benefits from disability when approved? Do you have to wait to work until AFTER the benefits are approved? ANY help and knowledge on this is MUCH appreciated. Thank you!
By the way for those of you answering that “I can walk” or that I was asking about working you obviously don’t understanding the true term disabled. You try to walk more than 1 block with three herniated disks. I’m not in a wheelchair but certainly cannot walk more than a block or sit for more than 10 minutes at a time. Don’t assume I’m trying to gather a “free” check. Especially since I worked 20 YEARS as a therapist (massage) on my feet 8 hours a day and paid INTO disability with my own money.
Jose
I was denied disability after my first attempt back in June. I sent in all the necessary paperwork (walked it in) within the necessary 90 days (it was within 30 days). It has now been over two months and I have heard nothing. Is there someplace I can go to check on status? Is it best to get an attorney to win your case? I have researched this and most claims are denied three times before approving. What is the timeframe? Also can I work part-time and still receive benefits from disability when approved? Do you have to wait to work until AFTER the benefits are approved? ANY help and knowledge on this is MUCH appreciated. Thank you!
By the way for those of you answering that “I can walk” or that I was asking about working you obviously don’t understanding the true term disabled. You try to walk more than 1 block with three herniated disks. I’m not in a wheelchair but certainly cannot walk more than a block or sit for more than 10 minutes at a time. Don’t assume I’m trying to gather a “free” check. Especially since I worked 20 YEARS as a therapist (massage) on my feet 8 hours a day and paid INTO disability with my own money.
Jose
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By AC1BD on Jul 9, 2009 | Reply
well if you can work you’re really not disabled are you ?
By Teeby on Jul 12, 2009 | Reply
I’m currently in the process of applying for SSDI benefits and have been turned down twice. I also have an attorney and would recommend that you get one because they will deal with the hassle of the hearing.
It only took about 30 days for them to deny my reconsideration. My law firm said it can take 6-8 months for the SSA to respond to a reconsideration. I am now at the hearing stage and was told it will take 22-24 months to get a court date.
You can absolutely not work while waiting for SSA to play its game. Remember, SSDI is disability payments for those who cannot work AT ALL due to medical conditions or injuries. You can, however, work a very limited amount once you are approved.
By Mark J on Jul 12, 2009 | Reply
Well, the fact that you said you walked in all the necessary paperwork, shows me that you aren’t disabled. Then to wonder if you can work part time and still collect disability, even further shows me that there’s nothing wrong with you and you’re just out for the free check in the mail. You can walk, talk, and obviously use your hands because you typed this. Go to work and stop leaching off of the government and taxpayers’ money.
By p_l_gray on Jul 15, 2009 | Reply
If you can work, you really aren’t disabled are you.
I’ve got no sympathy for someone trying to game the system.
By Sky on Jul 17, 2009 | Reply
You usually have to wait longer–seeing how the federal government is slow to respond. However, you can call Social Security (I forget the number; 1-800-772-something, something, something…never ask me when I’m half-asleep and operating on 6 hours of nap time. lol) and find out from them on what’s the status of your case.
It’s not uncommon for them to not respond within 4 months after your last appeal/denial–if you’ve filed an appellate stamped paperwork. (I think it’s a 505 or a 515. I haven’t been to the local Social Security office in a couple of years since I had to fight them on grounds that I was still disabled–and not magically “cured” as they kept insisting. So all I’m doing is throwing out bait to ya.)
Attorneys will only represent you if there’s a “backpay” issue to be had. Believe me: I know THIS to be fact. Even though they claim that they have reps to “represent” you–as the disabled–they really don’t.
Everything rides on MONEY.
The fact remains: Social Security takes out money–even if you do work part-time. You’ll still get your benefits, but reduced to a certain level according to your income status.
It sucks–I know–because you can’t make a decent living either way.
If you chose to work NOW, then Social Security will see that you are not as disabled as you claim to be–and they will deny you AGAIN on those grounds.
However, if you are clinically disabled and do work–all they will do is suspend your account until you lose your job–and then put you back on the system. (Had this happen a few times.)
By sparkle_47 on Jul 19, 2009 | Reply
I read the other answers and felt I must reply. First, alot of times it depends on your age, I was 57, filed in Feb. payments started in Sept. of the same year. Your Social Security office can check into what is happening, and the time table. Once you have tried acouple times and get denied, then you might try a lawyer. Again, the S. S. office can be helpful and advise.
About working, the same thing, I called my case worker over every questions. You can work after you are ok’d but there is a limit. and depending on how much, I even tried to work before a couple weeks. But of the 10 days I only worked 5. But again I would advise you to talk open and candid with your case worker.
And goog luck, these people who say you walked and typed, so you can get a job. Don’t know what it is like.