purplefocus Posted September 8, 2004 Report Share Posted September 8, 2004 Let me tell you all what's going on with my disability claim. I have a post much futher back that explains alot of what happen at first if you are interested. Ok here we are a little over 6 months since I initially filed for the disability. I have recieved no news from anyone so yesterday I called the disability specialist that was assisgn to my case and she told me that she was no longer on my claim and that I should have recieved a letter by now that I need to contact my local office. Ok after numerous calls to my local office and filling up everyones voice mail box that I could, I finally recieved a call this morning. She told me that my claim has been sent to Atlanta ( I live in Alabama) for a second review. Well what happen on the first review??????? I have not heard a word and she would not tell me ANYTHING other than I should hear something soon. Is this what ya have been thru? I just wished they would simply say yes or no so if it is no I can get on with an appeal. For those of you that were approved how long did it take you to get your first initial answer? Still hanging in there. Paige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted September 8, 2004 Report Share Posted September 8, 2004 Sorry to hear about your problem. Dealing with SSDI is a major headache!I received my initial denial in about 2 months. I am currently waiting on my appeal now and it has already been 3 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Tired Posted September 8, 2004 Report Share Posted September 8, 2004 It took a YEAR - yes, exactly one year and one day after I filed I finally got an initial denial. OUTRAGEOUS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackwolf Posted September 8, 2004 Report Share Posted September 8, 2004 I'm almost up to Dawg Tired, my first denial came in at 10+ months. It was another 8+ months for the second denial and then 4 months for the hearing to be scheduled. I was approved in about 10 days, go figure! Nuts isn't it!Blackwolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan617 Posted September 9, 2004 Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 i had to wait 6 months, but got approved on my first try. no one you talk to on the phone is going to know anything. but i did get a call when my approval came thru, so don't give up. calling them won't make a bit of difference, they will just get to you when they do. it's very frustrating. morgan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jersey Girl Posted September 9, 2004 Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 I received two denials this year and called an attorney to help me with the appeal to the administrative law judge. But he didn't call me back. Not a good sign I think. How did everyone else find an attorney that won't take everything you're entitled to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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