Comments on: I Have to Wait How Long for my Hearing Decision? http://www.ssdanswers.com/2009/06/30/i-have-to-wait-how-long-for-my-hearing-decision/ Social Security Disability Blog - moderated by Jonathan Ginsberg Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:55:11 +0000 hourly 1 By: G.jeskie http://www.ssdanswers.com/2009/06/30/i-have-to-wait-how-long-for-my-hearing-decision/#comment-8529 G.jeskie Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:57:23 +0000 http://www.ssdanswers.com/?p=307#comment-8529 @<a href="#comment-8473">Melissa Renee Genery</a>: I was told the same thing Melissa, Mine turned out to be approved. hope yours does the same. @Melissa Renee Genery: I was told the same thing Melissa, Mine turned out to be approved. hope yours does the same.

]]> By: Mary Harris http://www.ssdanswers.com/2009/06/30/i-have-to-wait-how-long-for-my-hearing-decision/#comment-8481 Mary Harris Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:04:19 +0000 http://www.ssdanswers.com/?p=307#comment-8481 I had my hearing on November 10,2009 after waiting for two years for this hearing. The judge also asked the VE questions regarding me being able to do my past work. And was told I wasn't able to do my past work and that what I did was skilled work. Then the VE stated after questioned by the judge that I could work in a restaurant as the cashier. I didn't understand where he got this job from. I don't know if I will be approved I am 60 yrs old and have worked my entire adult life with no down time. Now I am waiting for the hearing decision. I was told by my atty it would take 3 weeks to 3 months. But at this time do you think that I should contact the ssa office to find out the status of my hearing decision. Its very stressful waiting and not knowing. Its been such a long time I first applied in January 2006. Can you give me advise on what I should do at this time I had my hearing on November 10,2009 after waiting for two years for this hearing. The judge also asked the VE questions regarding me being able to do my past work. And was told I wasn't able to do my past work and that what I did was skilled work. Then the VE stated after questioned by the judge that I could work in a restaurant as the cashier. I didn't understand where he got this job from. I don't know if I will be approved I am 60 yrs old and have worked my entire adult life with no down time. Now I am waiting for the hearing decision. I was told by my atty it would take 3 weeks to 3 months. But at this time do you think that I should contact the ssa office to find out the status of my hearing decision. Its very stressful waiting and not knowing. Its been such a long time I first applied in January 2006. Can you give me advise on what I should do at this time

]]> By: Melissa Renee Genery http://www.ssdanswers.com/2009/06/30/i-have-to-wait-how-long-for-my-hearing-decision/#comment-8473 Melissa Renee Genery Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:05:12 +0000 http://www.ssdanswers.com/?p=307#comment-8473 I applied for SSD benefits in 05/08. My hearing before the ALJ was 10/09. I called the adjudication board and they told me that the judge had made his decision, but couldn't tell me what the decision was and that my case had now been turned over to an underwriter. What happens from there and how much longer will it take before I hear something? I applied for SSD benefits in 05/08. My hearing before the ALJ was 10/09. I called the adjudication board and they told me that the judge had made his decision, but couldn't tell me what the decision was and that my case had now been turned over to an underwriter. What happens from there and how much longer will it take before I hear something?

]]> By: Chloe Harris http://www.ssdanswers.com/2009/06/30/i-have-to-wait-how-long-for-my-hearing-decision/#comment-8458 Chloe Harris Sun, 10 Jan 2010 06:21:24 +0000 http://www.ssdanswers.com/?p=307#comment-8458 I had my hearing November 2009 waiting not even a year from my last denial from SS, it has now been 2 years 8 months since I first applied and I am waiting for a decision in the mail unpatiently form the judge :). The judge asks 5 questions about being able to do a certain job to the vacational rehab specialist, like Rhonda and Jeff the judge was also told this by my vacation rehab specialist, as far as I know it is normal, or I'm going on what my lawyer has told me. They put out "hypothetical" theories about what you would and would not be able to handle and I was also one of those "I would get fired, having to take 6 unsced. breaks and missing 2 days of work", it would cause me to get fired - before that the run pretty much for being able to do everything to not being able to do anything at all. My hearing made me an emotional mess. The judge also told me that I would receive his decision quickly. I have yet to receive the decision which my mother knows he had his decision the minute we walked out the door. Good Luck to everyone and I hope I helped :) I had my hearing November 2009 waiting not even a year from my last denial from SS, it has now been 2 years 8 months since I first applied and I am waiting for a decision in the mail unpatiently form the judge :) . The judge asks 5 questions about being able to do a certain job to the vacational rehab specialist, like Rhonda and Jeff the judge was also told this by my vacation rehab specialist, as far as I know it is normal, or I'm going on what my lawyer has told me. They put out "hypothetical" theories about what you would and would not be able to handle and I was also one of those "I would get fired, having to take 6 unsced. breaks and missing 2 days of work", it would cause me to get fired – before that the run pretty much for being able to do everything to not being able to do anything at all. My hearing made me an emotional mess. The judge also told me that I would receive his decision quickly. I have yet to receive the decision which my mother knows he had his decision the minute we walked out the door. Good Luck to everyone and I hope I helped :)

]]> By: Rhonda Kay http://www.ssdanswers.com/2009/06/30/i-have-to-wait-how-long-for-my-hearing-decision/#comment-8394 Rhonda Kay Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:16:13 +0000 http://www.ssdanswers.com/?p=307#comment-8394 To Jeff Trimble. I had the same experience as you. Did you have your hearing in Colorado Springs? I had a female judge that seemed ice cold. She ask the voc. rehab guy those same questions about me. At first, she ask him if "I could work such and such jobs." He said "Yes." The last question she ask him was "could I work if I took about 3 or 4 days of sick leave a month." He said "no" (because I'd get fired.)I left there pretty aggravated because I wasn't told if I was getting approved or not. To Jeff Trimble. I had the same experience as you. Did you have your hearing in Colorado Springs? I had a female judge that seemed ice cold. She ask the voc. rehab guy those same questions about me. At first, she ask him if "I could work such and such jobs." He said "Yes." The last question she ask him was "could I work if I took about 3 or 4 days of sick leave a month." He said "no" (because I'd get fired.)I left there pretty aggravated because I wasn't told if I was getting approved or not.

]]> By: jeff trimble http://www.ssdanswers.com/2009/06/30/i-have-to-wait-how-long-for-my-hearing-decision/#comment-8351 jeff trimble Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:45:46 +0000 http://www.ssdanswers.com/?p=307#comment-8351 i had my hearing in oct.of 09 i wanna know that the judge asked the voc rehab person.if this person could do his past work he said all but one.the last question the judge asked the voc rehab person is that could this person work 40 hrs a week 5 days a week.voc rehab said no.what does this mean the judge didn't rule a decision that day.does that mean my case will be favorable. i had my hearing in oct.of 09 i wanna know that the judge asked the voc rehab person.if this person could do his past work he said all but one.the last question the judge asked the voc rehab person is that could this person work 40 hrs a week 5 days a week.voc rehab said no.what does this mean the judge didn't rule a decision that day.does that mean my case will be favorable.

]]> By: Mark Fincannon http://www.ssdanswers.com/2009/06/30/i-have-to-wait-how-long-for-my-hearing-decision/#comment-8195 Mark Fincannon Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:15:59 +0000 http://www.ssdanswers.com/?p=307#comment-8195 Well, the attorney called on the 8th of July, just like he said he would. Still saying that the Charleston office is way behind schedule and that he doesn't have any date whatsoever for my trial...it's been so long, the attorney can't even remember my doctor's diagnosis b/c he's asking me what's wrong with my lungs and why the doctor needs to put me in the hospital??? Doctor can't put me in the hospital b/c I have no insurance, can't get medicaid b/c I have a claim in for SSI benefits. And no response back from any of the elected officials from the great state of North Carolina or the VP/Pres., not that I expected it. Well, the attorney called on the 8th of July, just like he said he would. Still saying that the Charleston office is way behind schedule and that he doesn't have any date whatsoever for my trial…it's been so long, the attorney can't even remember my doctor's diagnosis b/c he's asking me what's wrong with my lungs and why the doctor needs to put me in the hospital??? Doctor can't put me in the hospital b/c I have no insurance, can't get medicaid b/c I have a claim in for SSI benefits. And no response back from any of the elected officials from the great state of North Carolina or the VP/Pres., not that I expected it.

]]> By: Kelly Sinquefield http://www.ssdanswers.com/2009/06/30/i-have-to-wait-how-long-for-my-hearing-decision/#comment-8190 Kelly Sinquefield Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:18:43 +0000 http://www.ssdanswers.com/?p=307#comment-8190 Hello, thank-you for having such and informative web-site. I applied for disability in Oct. 2006 I went for my hearing June 12th 2009 and received an approval letter 12 days later.My disability date was amended to April 1st 2007. My disability is severe back problems, had spinal fusion in 2007 and diagnosed with bi-polar which the judge said was not a big enough factor to receive disability but recommends having a person assigned to receive my check every month. How long does it usually take to get a check? Do you get cost of living raises on disability? Hello, thank-you for having such and informative web-site. I applied for disability in Oct. 2006 I went for my hearing June 12th 2009 and received an approval letter 12 days later.My disability date was amended to April 1st 2007. My disability is severe back problems, had spinal fusion in 2007 and diagnosed with bi-polar which the judge said was not a big enough factor to receive disability but recommends having a person assigned to receive my check every month.
How long does it usually take to get a check?
Do you get cost of living raises on disability?

]]> By: Mary Seroski http://www.ssdanswers.com/2009/06/30/i-have-to-wait-how-long-for-my-hearing-decision/#comment-8189 Mary Seroski Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:14:52 +0000 http://www.ssdanswers.com/?p=307#comment-8189 I had to wait 18 months for my hearing which I understand is not so long. I could have it sooner if I was willing to have a video judge but being severely hard of hearing, I needed a live body there to read lips and such. I had an awesome lawyer (I'm in Idaho) too. After the hearing my lawyer was confident I had won. But to hear you say it could be up to six months rather that six weeks before I hear anything is a real bummer. I'm hoping my lawyer's estimate is right and it will be only about four to six weeks. Crossing my fingers!!!! Mary aka GG I had to wait 18 months for my hearing which I understand is not so long. I could have it sooner if I was willing to have a video judge but being severely hard of hearing, I needed a live body there to read lips and such.

I had an awesome lawyer (I'm in Idaho) too. After the hearing my lawyer was confident I had won. But to hear you say it could be up to six months rather that six weeks before I hear anything is a real bummer. I'm hoping my lawyer's estimate is right and it will be only about four to six weeks. Crossing my fingers!!!!

Mary aka GG

]]> By: Mark Fincannon http://www.ssdanswers.com/2009/06/30/i-have-to-wait-how-long-for-my-hearing-decision/#comment-8188 Mark Fincannon Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:56:22 +0000 http://www.ssdanswers.com/?p=307#comment-8188 I have been waiting for a trial in the Atlanta office now since Sept. of 2007. My attorney, Kevin Hall of Atlanta, who will be calling July 8, 2009 just to update, still doesn't have a date set for the trial. Having been on disability now for nearly 4 years due to my career choice (sanding & refinishing hardwood floors), I am homeless and totally dependent on family members to survive. I have contacted every House of Representative and Senator in the State of North Carolina, including the Governor, with no response. I have also contacted the Vice President and President...no response. After working all of my life and faithfully paying SS taxes...this is where you end up. Depending on your family and other Americans...please- don't depend on Social Security folks :( I have been waiting for a trial in the Atlanta office now since Sept. of 2007. My attorney, Kevin Hall of Atlanta, who will be calling July 8, 2009 just to update, still doesn't have a date set for the trial.

Having been on disability now for nearly 4 years due to my career choice (sanding & refinishing hardwood floors), I am homeless and totally dependent on family members to survive. I have contacted every House of Representative and Senator in the State of North Carolina, including the Governor, with no response. I have also contacted the Vice President and President…no response. After working all of my life and faithfully paying SS taxes…this is where you end up. Depending on your family and other Americans…please- don't depend on Social Security folks :(

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