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 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:21:59 +0000 hourly 1 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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