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jasjohnascar
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« on: January 30, 2012, 02:34:33 PM »
Hello folks, while I do not have many posts on these forums, I have been following the forums (this particular web site and others) for a long time.  It is because of these places that I was able to move my case along from all of the info I gathered.  I am 55 and filed my 1st claim in Aug of 2007 for fibro, arthritis, depression, panic and anxiety.  I was denied by the ALJ.  I hired one of "those" law firms that did a horrible job on my case.  They wouldn't file with the federal level, so I filed my own motions and the federal court remanded it back to the ALJ.  Well, I then filed on my own a 2nd case in Sept. of 2010.  It was denied and it was then at the reconsideration level that I hired a "real" law firm.  I just received my approval letter last week, and today in the mail another letter from SS outlining how much my benefits will be each month, the date they will be deposited, etc.  My point is that it pays to hire a reputable law firm and not a run of the mill or sweat factory law firm.  We are filing a motion with the 1st case to dismiss because, quite honestly, I have been in this "system" for 4 and a half years and I don't care to shoot craps at the table right now with the 1st ALJ.  I'll take this decision on my 2nd case and run with the money!!!  Taking into account the 5 mth holding period, my back pay will start from March of last year, so that's not too bad of a check coming.  I worked 31 yrs full time as a litigation paralegal making good money, so no complaints, and no more headaches with this SS system!  Amen.
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Age at Application: 50
Disability: fibro, rheumatic arthritis, depression, anxiety & panic disorder, PTSD, gout
Date Applied: August 2007
First Approval/Denial Date: Denied at initial level December 2008
ALJ Approval/Denial Date: ALJ denial November 2010
Additional Info: Filed 2nd claim Sept 2010; awarded on Jan 2012!!!
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« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2012, 06:10:11 PM »
Congrats on your approval!! Smiley
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JACA
Age at Application: 31
Disability: PTSD, Depression, Hypothyroid, Bursitis right knee arthritis in neck, upper and lower back. Severe muscle spasms in neck right shoulder back.
Date Applied: September 2011
First Approval/Denial Date: Approved 02/01/2012
Reconsideration Approval/Denial Date: N/A
Hearing Date: N/A
ALJ Approval/Denial Date: N/A
Additional Info: No attorney. Approved on initial app
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« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2012, 07:16:21 PM »
Jas,
 
     Sounds like you had quite the journey! I don't blame you about just taking the decision and running with the money... I'm glad it all worked out for you. Congrats!!

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"Laughter is a powerful tool against life's ample conundrums." -J.L. Eades
Name: Jen
Location: Northern Wisconsin
Age at Application: 32
Disability: Severe seronegative, erosive, deforming rhuematoid arthritis. Congenital hip dysplasia. Total hip replacement in both hips. Congentital os odontoid, C1-C2 (fractured neck vertebraes)
Date Applied: Initial application was March 9, 2010
Reconsideration Approval/Denial Date: I lost track!
Hearing Date: December 9, 2011(with disability lawyer)
ALJ Approval/Denial Date: Approved December 30, 2011
Additional Info: Received approval letter (that I was found Disabled) on January 9, 2012 (age 34). First Federal SSI back pay February 2, 2012. Received 17 months of State Supplemental back pay February 17, 2012
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« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2012, 08:32:33 PM »
Thank you so much for the reminder and the good news.  I am really happy this is FINALLY behind you. 

I agree with you 100% about law firms.  It is so incredibly important to sign with someone you are comfortable both communicating with and working with to get your claim approved.

Marci
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Name: Marci
Location: Florida
Age at Application: 35
Disability: Arthritis, Degenerative Disc, Migraines, Foot Injury
Date Applied: September 2005
First Approval/Denial Date: Denied February 2006
Reconsideration Approval/Denial Date: Denied October 2006
Date Hearing Notice Received: October 2008 two weeks before hearing
Hearing Date: October 2008
ALJ Approval/Denial Date: Letter Received December 2008
Date Award Letter Received: January 2009
Date Back Pay Received: February 2009
Additional Info: Approved at hearing, no Attorney
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« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2012, 04:45:59 PM »
Congrats Jas,

The wait is finally over.

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Name: jt
Location: California
Age at Application: 53
Disability: Osteorthritis, MDD w/psychotic features, Degenerative Disk Disease, Cervical & Lumbar Radioculopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis
Date Applied: December 2010
First Approval/Denial Date: 7/12/2011
Reconsideration Approval/Denial Date: None
Date Hearing Notice Received: January 2012
Hearing Date: Hearing scheduled March 22, 2012
ALJ Approval/Denial Date: Decision letter received 4/4/2012 - Fully Favorable
Date Award Letter Received: April 2012
Date Back Pay Received: Deposit made 5/7/11, awaiting backpay
Date Dependent Benefits Received: N/A
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« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2012, 01:28:52 AM »
It will soon be a huge relief!!!

Yay, Jas!!
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"And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music." --  Friedrich Nietzsche
Name: >;<
Location: CA
Age at Application: 37
Disability: Cervical & Lumbar DDD, Spinal Stenosis, Radiculopathy, Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, Chronic PTSD
Date Applied: October 8, 2010
First Approval/Denial Date: Approved verbally March 15th, 2011. Approval letter dated April 5, 2011
Additional Info: 2 weeks in QR, Received backpay April 4th, 2011
jasjohnascar
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« Reply #6 on: February 04, 2012, 12:52:50 PM »
Thanks everyone for your posts.  Just an update.  I rec'd in the mail two letters from SS.  One was verifying what my atty told me and the other from SS was critiquing the dollar amount and what day of each mth it would be deposited into my acct.  It surely looks by the 2nd letter that they really intend to depo around Feb. 15th!  As far as back pay, I was told 30 days thereafter (the local office told me this).  Honestly, you guys, I really think I'm in shock still.  I just can't believe after all these years it's finally over.  I just can't.  I seem to have to pinch myself because, well, I just can't believe it.  Blessings to all on these boards!
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Age at Application: 50
Disability: fibro, rheumatic arthritis, depression, anxiety & panic disorder, PTSD, gout
Date Applied: August 2007
First Approval/Denial Date: Denied at initial level December 2008
ALJ Approval/Denial Date: ALJ denial November 2010
Additional Info: Filed 2nd claim Sept 2010; awarded on Jan 2012!!!
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« Reply #7 on: February 04, 2012, 02:49:22 PM »
Congrats on your approval!!  It does pay to fight for what is yours   At first they wont you to go away or die.   But you stood your ground and won the Battle
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Name: Richard A Wall
Location: Houston Texas
Age at Application: 50
Disability: CTS Nerve Damage Hands DDD DJS feet elbows knees back
Date Applied: 9-20-10 My Date SSA Date 10-11-10
First Approval/Denial Date: 1-29-11 Denial
Reconsideration Approval/Denial Date: 4-3-11 Denial
Hearing Date: 1-11-12
ALJ Approval/Denial Date: Waiting
Additional Info: ALJ Daniel E Whitney
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« Reply #8 on: February 04, 2012, 08:47:05 PM »
It just goes to show that when you stay in the fight and stay informed, you can get through this.  We were, and are still, all rooting for you!

Marci
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Name: Marci
Location: Florida
Age at Application: 35
Disability: Arthritis, Degenerative Disc, Migraines, Foot Injury
Date Applied: September 2005
First Approval/Denial Date: Denied February 2006
Reconsideration Approval/Denial Date: Denied October 2006
Date Hearing Notice Received: October 2008 two weeks before hearing
Hearing Date: October 2008
ALJ Approval/Denial Date: Letter Received December 2008
Date Award Letter Received: January 2009
Date Back Pay Received: February 2009
Additional Info: Approved at hearing, no Attorney
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« Reply #9 on: February 05, 2012, 04:26:36 AM »
Congratulations jasjohnascar !!

I'm very happy your wait is over. It will be wonderful if you receive your first deposit on the 15th. I hope you have no difficulties with your back pay and you receive it soon.

Pati
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Name: Pati
Location: East Tennessee
Age at Application: 53
Disability: Small Fiber & Autonomic Neuropathy; Sjogren's Syndrome; DJD
Date Applied: 02/19/2009
First Approval/Denial Date: Approved 10/26/2009
Date Award Letter Received: 11/17/2009
Date Back Pay Received: 10/25/2009
Additional Info: Assigned to DQB on 10/5/09. Approved.
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« Reply #10 on: February 06, 2012, 09:58:16 AM »
 head-spin Congratuations!!! Cheesy
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Name: Darcel
Location: Ohio
Age at Application: 56
Disability: Rheumatoid Arthritis,Osteoarthritis,Osteopenia,Depression, Anxiety,and Insomnia
Date Applied: 02/03/2011
First Approval/Denial Date: waiting/went to Quaility Review 6/24/11 approval 7/1/2011
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