Question about SS Disability

[Guest guest]

Hello all,

I called the SSA Friday to check the status of my SSD application.

Mainly I wanted to make sure it wasn't lost.

Anyway, I talked to a guy who sounded somewhat condescending, he said

that my application wasn't even on file. I told him I applied online

about 3 weeks ago and asked that he look again, he then said " Oh, I

see where you applied on the Internet. " He then told me when the

application was submitted by me. He also said that the local office

hasn't even downloaded the information to review. Is this normal? I

don't expect a quick decision, etc. But this seems ridiculous, 3

weeks and they haven't even looked at it?

I told the guy I just wanted to make sure they have the info they

need. I asked " is their anything that is needed from me? " He

said " you'll probably have to see one of our doctors. " I asked

him " you mean a neurologist? " He responded " a doctor for whatever

type of disability you have. " Is this always the case? Being that

this guy has absolutely ZERO knowledge of my disability (or even my

application) it seems out of line for him to be telling me " you'll

probably have to see one of our doctors. " Is the SSA really this

bad? Am I in for a long nightmare trying to be approved for

disability?

Any input is appreciated.

[Guest guest]

Hi-

Back in 1982 when I appied for SSD I had to see a neurologist that was

chosen by them. He took one look at me and said " How do you work fulltime and

raise 2 kids? " I replied you do what you HAVE to do.The end result..I was

approved right away. It does take some time tho. Which actually works out

because you

have to be unemployed for 6 mos. before your benefits start.

Be patient and good luck. SSD is not as easy as it once was to get the first

try. My late son had to apply 3 times! And he was bad off...then he received

a very big check the first month. Go figure. I've had people call me from

Tallahassee asking what is CMT?

Barb Fl.

[Guest guest]

Oh how the system works. I have lived through the last 7 months upset with

the system. Let me enlighten you just a bit. First if Soc Sec needs any more

information they well contact you by mail. Second, you can wait and know

nothing and be on edge all that time just wondering and wondering and worrying.

Relax. SSD will take 5 months, as is their standard waiting period. Nothing

well happen before then as to a decision. There is a standard 5 month waiting

period before they make their decision and during that time, they well

contact all of your Dr's that you listed for information. If your local office

decides that you are eligible, your case well be sent to the regional office for

the final decision. If the regional office agrees, you well be notified by

mail. If you are denied the local office will contact you. At that time, you

can appeal. If you are accepted and are expecting a retroactive check, be

aware that there well be no retroactive check for the first 5 months of the

waiting period. So if you are accepted your check well start on the 6th month

and

you well get it on the 7th month. As far as doctor appointments with them, it

well depend on your application and what you put down. I applied January 6th

of this year. Was notified at the end of June that I was accepted. My first

benefit is for July and I well receive my first check the 3rd Wed. in

August.. I never had to see their doctor due to my application information and

my

doctor's letters. And I did get accepted the first time around. Unusual but

true. If you are rejected the first time, and appeal, and dont hesitate to do

so, then if and when you are accepted then your check will be retroactive from

the 6th month from when you first applied. I applied in Detroit, where it was

approved, then it went to Chicago for final approval and then it goes to

land for processing. My application was very lengthly due to the medical

and

physical problems I have which I wont list because this is long enough already.

Elaine.........Michigan

[Guest guest]

Also about ssd, now that I'm officially diagnosed with cmt, how to I apply

for assistance? The medication costs me 500.00 a month, plus the visit. I

was told I could work and make no more than 800.00 a month and still get ss,

Is that true?

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

In order for my application to be completed, S.S. set up an appointment for

me to see their doctor. I was wondering what kind of test they were going to do

and also how long after will I find out if I get approved or not?

Any feedback will help.

Thank you,

Will

[Guest guest]

From my learning experience from all this, if you are allowed to make 800 a

month and do so, you well be reviewed sooner. I was told to keep it below 600

because they figure that if you can work and make 800 than you can work and

support yourself. Doesnt make much sence to me on how they figure all this

Elaine.........Michigan