had hearing for ssdi on 3-25-08

[nutpn]

well I got it after about 10 minutes the ALJ said that was enough and he was gonna do a BENCH decision and it was fully favorable,and I was so relieved and thankful to the lord and the judge and my lawyer and whoever else I forgot,great great great,with 4 back surgeries,carpal tunnel dropfoot and permanent nerve damage in the right leg ,I was so happy..

[AQA]

Well if I read that rite you are approved. I know that is alot of weight removed from the mind. Good For you.

If you don't mind. How long in total did it take??

[katicabogar]

Nutpn,

I am glad for you. I was turned down twice already, my third try will be before the Alj judge, but I was told, the waiting period is at least two years for the hearing. I applied for ssdi last July.
How long did it take you?

[sweet tooth]

I CAME DOWN TO THE HEARING but the judge put it thru when he got my records so no hearing it was two years for me but with the wc offset i dont get anything just my medicare now that will help but two years it took

[nutpn]

it took almost 1 year to the day,I put in for it on 4-2-07 and was turned down on the initial and we go straight to the hearing with the ALJ in alabama,lucky I guess,I had all my congressman and senators behind me,and I had several problems ,L2-L3,L5-S1,carpal tunnel in both hands ,drop foot ,permanent nerve damage in right leg,and a double fusion at c5,c6,c7,I would recommend contacting all my senators,plus all I have ever done is maintenance with no employment breaks,and the ALJ was very courteous and said it takes a little common sense in some of these cases,like someone thats worked most of their life and then all of a sudden they have to quit,they arent screwing around,get an e-mail to your senators and congressman,thanks,and what a load off ,but the most important is the lord..pray,pray and pray some more

[Lilly]

Happy dancing for you !
Lilly