Guest guest Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 At 09:21 PM 4/10/2008, you wrote: >The VE said with the severe chronic pain >and multiple problems that I would not be able to work. I'm assuming >this is good news; do the judges give a lot of weight to the VE's >opinions? I wish you all the best! From my experience the VE's opinion carries much weight. It sounds like it went as good as it possibly could! As for the time, in PA it's up to the judge. I was blessed in that my judge told me he was going to recommend a favorable judgement in my case the day of the hearing. I received the official letter about one month later. it took a little over 3 months until I started to receive my payments. This is great news . Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 At 09:21 PM 4/10/2008, you wrote: >The VE said with the severe chronic pain >and multiple problems that I would not be able to work. I'm assuming >this is good news; do the judges give a lot of weight to the VE's >opinions? I wish you all the best! From my experience the VE's opinion carries much weight. It sounds like it went as good as it possibly could! As for the time, in PA it's up to the judge. I was blessed in that my judge told me he was going to recommend a favorable judgement in my case the day of the hearing. I received the official letter about one month later. it took a little over 3 months until I started to receive my payments. This is great news . Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 Hi ! Yeah! You made it through your hearing! I'm so happy for you, this all sounds like it went well, and I can breathe a sigh of relief for you now! Hang in there with the waiting...the worst part is over now. I think it took me a little less than a month to get my Award letter, then some months for the payments to start up. Need to lay back down, not feeling to great tonight but needed to see how you were doing! Congratulations ! Hugs, Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 Hi ! Yeah! You made it through your hearing! I'm so happy for you, this all sounds like it went well, and I can breathe a sigh of relief for you now! Hang in there with the waiting...the worst part is over now. I think it took me a little less than a month to get my Award letter, then some months for the payments to start up. Need to lay back down, not feeling to great tonight but needed to see how you were doing! Congratulations ! Hugs, Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 what is Ve? I live in mass. i dont have temp disablility. my profession is alot if walking lifting and carrying heavy trays. i havent bbeen able to work do to my pain in my back and my leg. who decides you cant work. Dave Cruikshank <d.cruikshank@...> wrote: At 09:21 PM 4/10/2008, you wrote: >The VE said with the severe chronic pain >and multiple problems that I would not be able to work. I'm assuming >this is good news; do the judges give a lot of weight to the VE's >opinions? I wish you all the best! From my experience the VE's opinion carries much weight. It sounds like it went as good as it possibly could! As for the time, in PA it's up to the judge. I was blessed in that my judge told me he was going to recommend a favorable judgement in my case the day of the hearing. I received the official letter about one month later. it took a little over 3 months until I started to receive my payments. This is great news . Dave Kara mason - kjmacmason@... __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 what is Ve? I live in mass. i dont have temp disablility. my profession is alot if walking lifting and carrying heavy trays. i havent bbeen able to work do to my pain in my back and my leg. who decides you cant work. Dave Cruikshank <d.cruikshank@...> wrote: At 09:21 PM 4/10/2008, you wrote: >The VE said with the severe chronic pain >and multiple problems that I would not be able to work. I'm assuming >this is good news; do the judges give a lot of weight to the VE's >opinions? I wish you all the best! From my experience the VE's opinion carries much weight. It sounds like it went as good as it possibly could! As for the time, in PA it's up to the judge. I was blessed in that my judge told me he was going to recommend a favorable judgement in my case the day of the hearing. I received the official letter about one month later. it took a little over 3 months until I started to receive my payments. This is great news . Dave Kara mason - kjmacmason@... __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Thanks Dave, I sure hope it's going to be good! It sure was a grueling hearing and I'm so glad it's over!! Wow, 3 months is a long time to get a check but at least you got your favorable letter soon. I'll let everyone know when my letter comes. Take care, > > > From my experience the VE's opinion carries much weight. It sounds > like it went as good as it possibly could! > > As for the time, in PA it's up to the judge. I was blessed in that > my judge told me he was going to recommend a favorable judgement in > my case the day of the hearing. > I received the official letter about one month later. it took a > little over 3 months until I started to receive my payments. This is > great news . Dave > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Thanks Dave, I sure hope it's going to be good! It sure was a grueling hearing and I'm so glad it's over!! Wow, 3 months is a long time to get a check but at least you got your favorable letter soon. I'll let everyone know when my letter comes. Take care, > > > From my experience the VE's opinion carries much weight. It sounds > like it went as good as it possibly could! > > As for the time, in PA it's up to the judge. I was blessed in that > my judge told me he was going to recommend a favorable judgement in > my case the day of the hearing. > I received the official letter about one month later. it took a > little over 3 months until I started to receive my payments. This is > great news . Dave > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Thanks Debbie! Yes the worst part is over thank goodness! The hearing totally wiped me out; I slept for a couple hours when I got home and was so miserably sore from being out that long. I'm still praying though until I get the official letter. I hope you are feeling better today! Take care! Hugs, > > Hi ! Yeah! You made it through your hearing! I'm so happy for you, > this all sounds like it went well, and I can breathe a sigh of relief > for you now! Hang in there with the waiting...the worst part is over > now. I think it took me a little less than a month to get my Award > letter, then some months for the payments to start up. > Need to lay back down, not feeling to great tonight but needed to see > how you were doing! Congratulations ! > Hugs, > Debbie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Thanks Debbie! Yes the worst part is over thank goodness! The hearing totally wiped me out; I slept for a couple hours when I got home and was so miserably sore from being out that long. I'm still praying though until I get the official letter. I hope you are feeling better today! Take care! Hugs, > > Hi ! Yeah! You made it through your hearing! I'm so happy for you, > this all sounds like it went well, and I can breathe a sigh of relief > for you now! Hang in there with the waiting...the worst part is over > now. I think it took me a little less than a month to get my Award > letter, then some months for the payments to start up. > Need to lay back down, not feeling to great tonight but needed to see > how you were doing! Congratulations ! > Hugs, > Debbie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Hi Kara, A VE is a vocational expert, one is often at an administrative law judge hearing (ALJ) for SSDI/SSI (social security disability). In my case I filed for SSDI, got turned down & filed again for a reconsideration, got turned down again so I appealed for a hearing wirh an ALJ. This is all part of the " game " ; very few people get approved for SSDI/SSI on their inital application but for those that stick with it 67% are approved by an ALJ. This is quite a lengthly explanation of the steps, what it all means, what proof you need, ect, and I don't know how much info you want, but if you want more details just let me know and I'll help you. Take care, > > what is Ve? I live in mass. i dont have temp disablility. my profession is alot if walking lifting and carrying heavy trays. i havent bbeen able to work do to my pain in my back and my leg. who decides you cant work. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Hi Kara, A VE is a vocational expert, one is often at an administrative law judge hearing (ALJ) for SSDI/SSI (social security disability). In my case I filed for SSDI, got turned down & filed again for a reconsideration, got turned down again so I appealed for a hearing wirh an ALJ. This is all part of the " game " ; very few people get approved for SSDI/SSI on their inital application but for those that stick with it 67% are approved by an ALJ. This is quite a lengthly explanation of the steps, what it all means, what proof you need, ect, and I don't know how much info you want, but if you want more details just let me know and I'll help you. Take care, > > what is Ve? I live in mass. i dont have temp disablility. my profession is alot if walking lifting and carrying heavy trays. i havent bbeen able to work do to my pain in my back and my leg. who decides you cant work. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 , Can you give me a " list " of things to do for a friend that is trying to get SSDI. She has an illness but has been turned down 4 times now and finally got a lawyer. I had my hearing over 10 years ago and there was a judge there-- no VE. Mine was successful. Is there a web site where she can learn the process and get it right this time? Thank you, Annie <the_learningtree2000@...> wrote: Hi Kara, A VE is a vocational expert, one is often at an administrative law judge hearing (ALJ) for SSDI/SSI (social security disability). In my case I filed for SSDI, got turned down & filed again for a reconsideration, got turned down again so I appealed for a hearing wirh an ALJ. This is all part of the " game " ; very few people get approved for SSDI/SSI on their inital application but for those that stick with it 67% are approved by an ALJ. This is quite a lengthly explanation of the steps, what it all means, what proof you need, ect, and I don't know how much info you want, but if you want more details just let me know and I'll help you. Take care, > > what is Ve? I live in mass. i dont have temp disablility. my profession is alot if walking lifting and carrying heavy trays. i havent bbeen able to work do to my pain in my back and my leg. who decides you cant work. > > ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 , Can you give me a " list " of things to do for a friend that is trying to get SSDI. She has an illness but has been turned down 4 times now and finally got a lawyer. I had my hearing over 10 years ago and there was a judge there-- no VE. Mine was successful. Is there a web site where she can learn the process and get it right this time? Thank you, Annie <the_learningtree2000@...> wrote: Hi Kara, A VE is a vocational expert, one is often at an administrative law judge hearing (ALJ) for SSDI/SSI (social security disability). In my case I filed for SSDI, got turned down & filed again for a reconsideration, got turned down again so I appealed for a hearing wirh an ALJ. This is all part of the " game " ; very few people get approved for SSDI/SSI on their inital application but for those that stick with it 67% are approved by an ALJ. This is quite a lengthly explanation of the steps, what it all means, what proof you need, ect, and I don't know how much info you want, but if you want more details just let me know and I'll help you. Take care, > > what is Ve? I live in mass. i dont have temp disablility. my profession is alot if walking lifting and carrying heavy trays. i havent bbeen able to work do to my pain in my back and my leg. who decides you cant work. > > ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Dear , I know you are probably getting a lot of mail regarding how you went about appealing your case, but I too would be happy if you could tell me where I could find help in getting any information to help out my grandson. But in his case, he's not quite 3 yeras old, and has been diagnosed with Autism Disorder, and my daughter is having problems trying to get SSI for him. Do you have any info on SSI? I tried to email you care of the learningtree2000 address, and it was returned. If you have time and can help me and write me privately as this is an off-topic subject for this group, I would appreciate it. We are desperate for any and all help we can receive for my grandson, and Social Security seems to think my son-in-law makes too much, I know they have to have guidelines, but in this case, it's laughable as to how much he makes. My email is jeannieboo1@.... Thank you for any help you can give me Sincerely, Jeannie __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Dear , I know you are probably getting a lot of mail regarding how you went about appealing your case, but I too would be happy if you could tell me where I could find help in getting any information to help out my grandson. But in his case, he's not quite 3 yeras old, and has been diagnosed with Autism Disorder, and my daughter is having problems trying to get SSI for him. Do you have any info on SSI? I tried to email you care of the learningtree2000 address, and it was returned. If you have time and can help me and write me privately as this is an off-topic subject for this group, I would appreciate it. We are desperate for any and all help we can receive for my grandson, and Social Security seems to think my son-in-law makes too much, I know they have to have guidelines, but in this case, it's laughable as to how much he makes. My email is jeannieboo1@.... Thank you for any help you can give me Sincerely, Jeannie __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2008 Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 Hi Annie, I'll post the web sites that were most helpful to me at the end of this post. The most important thing about winning SSDI is proving you are disabled by SSA's standards, you can find the listing requirments and what kind of tests, MRI's,ect that you need to prove you meet SSA's listing of impairments at www.ssa.gov . If you do not meet one of their listings then you need to prove that your condition is equal and severe to their listings. My lawyer told me the very most important thing the ALJ will be looking for, besides medical evidence, is your credibility. Credibility is very important so you want to make sure you don't exaggerate your symptoms, limitations, ect because judges see people with similar problems all the time and know when someone is stretching the truth. SSA does have to consider pain as disabling, but if you tell them your pain is always at a 9 or 10 you will loose your credibility. Does your friend have a lawyer? If not she should definetly get one, a lawyer will look at her med files and know how to prove she is disabled by SSA's rules. Lawyers only get paid if they win your case, then they get 25% of your back pay. Applicants that have lawyers double their chance of winning so this is very important. I wish her the best! If you have any specific questions just let me know but these websites should be helpful. ssadisability/ This is a group and they have tons of helpful information and SSDI/SSI knowledgeable moderators. Disinissues/ Another group with tons of info regarding SSDI/SSI offtopicplace/ Another group with lots of info http://www.ultimatedisabilityguide.com http://disability-advocate.com/ Disability Advocates http://www.disabilitysecrets.com/ Info on what you need to prove and info on the programs http://www.ssa.gov Take care, > > , > Can you give me a " list " of things to do for a friend that is trying to get SSDI. She has an illness but has been turned down 4 times now and finally got a lawyer. I had my hearing over 10 years ago and there was a judge there-- no VE. Mine was successful. > Is there a web site where she can learn the process and get it right this time? > Thank you, > Annie > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2008 Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 Hi Annie, I'll post the web sites that were most helpful to me at the end of this post. The most important thing about winning SSDI is proving you are disabled by SSA's standards, you can find the listing requirments and what kind of tests, MRI's,ect that you need to prove you meet SSA's listing of impairments at www.ssa.gov . If you do not meet one of their listings then you need to prove that your condition is equal and severe to their listings. My lawyer told me the very most important thing the ALJ will be looking for, besides medical evidence, is your credibility. Credibility is very important so you want to make sure you don't exaggerate your symptoms, limitations, ect because judges see people with similar problems all the time and know when someone is stretching the truth. SSA does have to consider pain as disabling, but if you tell them your pain is always at a 9 or 10 you will loose your credibility. Does your friend have a lawyer? If not she should definetly get one, a lawyer will look at her med files and know how to prove she is disabled by SSA's rules. Lawyers only get paid if they win your case, then they get 25% of your back pay. Applicants that have lawyers double their chance of winning so this is very important. I wish her the best! If you have any specific questions just let me know but these websites should be helpful. ssadisability/ This is a group and they have tons of helpful information and SSDI/SSI knowledgeable moderators. Disinissues/ Another group with tons of info regarding SSDI/SSI offtopicplace/ Another group with lots of info http://www.ultimatedisabilityguide.com http://disability-advocate.com/ Disability Advocates http://www.disabilitysecrets.com/ Info on what you need to prove and info on the programs http://www.ssa.gov Take care, > > , > Can you give me a " list " of things to do for a friend that is trying to get SSDI. She has an illness but has been turned down 4 times now and finally got a lawyer. I had my hearing over 10 years ago and there was a judge there-- no VE. Mine was successful. > Is there a web site where she can learn the process and get it right this time? > Thank you, > Annie > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2008 Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 > > Hi everyone, > I had my ALJ hearing today and although it was very draining and > painful, I made it through the whole hour and a half of questions from > the judge. My lawyer is confident that I won; oh, I hope so! The judge > asked the VE if he found my testimony fully creditble would I be able > to do any type of employment. The VE said with the severe chronic pain > and multiple problems that I would not be able to work. I'm assuming > this is good news; do the judges give a lot of weight to the VE's > opinions? Also at the end of the hearing the judge asked me how far my > house was into foreclousure and I told him then he said he would try to > expidite his decsion because of the house. That sounds favorable. I'm > glad it's over but won't really relax about it until I get the judge's > letter. Does anyone know how fast expidited decsions take? Thanks to > everyoen that helped me through this, answered my questions, supported > me and understood. I wish you all the best! > Hello . I don't know you but as I read your post I just really felt for you because I remember that process when I had my hearing in 93, and am applying yet again for SSD. I am not looking forward to having to go through this again. I pray that maybe I won't have to reach the hearing level but I have to prepare myself if I do. I hope that you get a favorable decision. Sometimes, just sometimes the judge will announce his decision right there at the hearing as mine did in 93, and I know of someone who recently had this happen. It does sound good from what he said to you so I will cross my fingers and toes for you and a prayer will be said as well. It's an awful shame that you have to get to the point of foreclosure!! We suffer financially since I lost my job as well. We live from week to week as my paycheck was the " mad money " or " just in case money " ! We don't have that now and it's hold you breath every month to hope the utility bill is down! The best of luck to you. Gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2008 Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 > > Hi everyone, > I had my ALJ hearing today and although it was very draining and > painful, I made it through the whole hour and a half of questions from > the judge. My lawyer is confident that I won; oh, I hope so! The judge > asked the VE if he found my testimony fully creditble would I be able > to do any type of employment. The VE said with the severe chronic pain > and multiple problems that I would not be able to work. I'm assuming > this is good news; do the judges give a lot of weight to the VE's > opinions? Also at the end of the hearing the judge asked me how far my > house was into foreclousure and I told him then he said he would try to > expidite his decsion because of the house. That sounds favorable. I'm > glad it's over but won't really relax about it until I get the judge's > letter. Does anyone know how fast expidited decsions take? Thanks to > everyoen that helped me through this, answered my questions, supported > me and understood. I wish you all the best! > Hello . I don't know you but as I read your post I just really felt for you because I remember that process when I had my hearing in 93, and am applying yet again for SSD. I am not looking forward to having to go through this again. I pray that maybe I won't have to reach the hearing level but I have to prepare myself if I do. I hope that you get a favorable decision. Sometimes, just sometimes the judge will announce his decision right there at the hearing as mine did in 93, and I know of someone who recently had this happen. It does sound good from what he said to you so I will cross my fingers and toes for you and a prayer will be said as well. It's an awful shame that you have to get to the point of foreclosure!! We suffer financially since I lost my job as well. We live from week to week as my paycheck was the " mad money " or " just in case money " ! We don't have that now and it's hold you breath every month to hope the utility bill is down! The best of luck to you. Gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2008 Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 > >Thank you Gail! Good luck with your application for SSDI! I too hope you don't need to get to the ALJ stage; it's such a stressfull time plus it takes so long to get there! Mine took 2 years but from what I've heard that's good!! I know a few poeple who haven't/hadn't seen their ALJ until 3-4 years after their initial application. Something needs to be done to speed up the proccess. I guess SSA did implement a new program where some initial applicants can get benefits in 20 days; I can only imagine what kind of ridiculous requirements are needed to qualify for that though! It just seems to me that they like to deny most people in the hope that they will give up instead of continue to fight for what they deserve. Thanks a million for the finger & toe crossing and the prayer too!! You can never get too many! Keep us posted. Hugs, > Hello . I don't know you but as I read your post I just really > felt for you because I remember that process when I had my hearing in > 93, and am applying yet again for SSD. I am not looking forward to > having to go through this again. I pray that maybe I won't have to > reach the hearing level but I have to prepare myself if I do. I hope > that you get a favorable decision. Sometimes, just sometimes the > judge will announce his decision right there at the hearing as mine > did in 93, and I know of someone who recently had this happen. It > does sound good from what he said to you so I will cross my fingers > and toes for you and a prayer will be said as well. It's an awful > shame that you have to get to the point of foreclosure!! We suffer > financially since I lost my job as well. We live from week to week > as my paycheck was the " mad money " or " just in case money " ! We don't > have that now and it's hold you breath every month to hope the > utility bill is down! The best of luck to you. > Gail > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2008 Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 > >Thank you Gail! Good luck with your application for SSDI! I too hope you don't need to get to the ALJ stage; it's such a stressfull time plus it takes so long to get there! Mine took 2 years but from what I've heard that's good!! I know a few poeple who haven't/hadn't seen their ALJ until 3-4 years after their initial application. Something needs to be done to speed up the proccess. I guess SSA did implement a new program where some initial applicants can get benefits in 20 days; I can only imagine what kind of ridiculous requirements are needed to qualify for that though! It just seems to me that they like to deny most people in the hope that they will give up instead of continue to fight for what they deserve. Thanks a million for the finger & toe crossing and the prayer too!! You can never get too many! Keep us posted. Hugs, > Hello . I don't know you but as I read your post I just really > felt for you because I remember that process when I had my hearing in > 93, and am applying yet again for SSD. I am not looking forward to > having to go through this again. I pray that maybe I won't have to > reach the hearing level but I have to prepare myself if I do. I hope > that you get a favorable decision. Sometimes, just sometimes the > judge will announce his decision right there at the hearing as mine > did in 93, and I know of someone who recently had this happen. It > does sound good from what he said to you so I will cross my fingers > and toes for you and a prayer will be said as well. It's an awful > shame that you have to get to the point of foreclosure!! We suffer > financially since I lost my job as well. We live from week to week > as my paycheck was the " mad money " or " just in case money " ! We don't > have that now and it's hold you breath every month to hope the > utility bill is down! The best of luck to you. > Gail > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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