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Topic: What does it mean my case is at the 'determination' center?  (Read 535 times)
theflyingyogini
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« on: February 03, 2012, 10:53:56 AM »
They said my case is at the 'determination' center?



I just sent in my Pain questionaire, Work History, Medical History forms.  (Man were those a lot of papers!)

So, does that mean that they are about to send me a 'determination' letter?
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Name: the flying yogini
Location: USA
Age at Application: 35
Disability: DDD, 8 herniated discs, osteophytes abutting spinal cord, radiculopathy, osteoarthritis of spine, smorl's nodes, sciatica, end plate irregularities on vertabrae, anxiety, depression, cervical spondylolysis, foraminal spurring, foraminal stenosis
Date Applied: 11/10
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« Reply #1 on: February 04, 2012, 01:34:24 PM »
Hi,

Since this is your initial application, then I am sure they mean it is at medical determination.  If they feel there is enough evidence it will be decided and a letter is sent.  If they need more info it will be sent back to your case worker for further development.

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 #2 on: February 06, 2012, 03:55:38 PM »
Thanks Marci,

What does the disability worker do to develop the case?
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Name: the flying yogini
Location: USA
Age at Application: 35
Disability: DDD, 8 herniated discs, osteophytes abutting spinal cord, radiculopathy, osteoarthritis of spine, smorl's nodes, sciatica, end plate irregularities on vertabrae, anxiety, depression, cervical spondylolysis, foraminal spurring, foraminal stenosis
Date Applied: 11/10
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« Reply #3 on: February 06, 2012, 07:33:37 PM »
They gather all needed paperwork such as medical records, third party reports and claimant forms.  On top of that they will schedule any further medical exams that the medical team feels is necessary. 
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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
theflyingyogini
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« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2012, 10:26:45 AM »
Marci,
Do you happen to know what happens if I move before they make a determination? 

I just spoke with the office & they said that it's at determination & to expect an answer by the end of june. 

I will probably have moved to another state by then........
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Name: the flying yogini
Location: USA
Age at Application: 35
Disability: DDD, 8 herniated discs, osteophytes abutting spinal cord, radiculopathy, osteoarthritis of spine, smorl's nodes, sciatica, end plate irregularities on vertabrae, anxiety, depression, cervical spondylolysis, foraminal spurring, foraminal stenosis
Date Applied: 11/10
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« Reply #5 on: February 10, 2012, 11:09:11 AM »
Since your case is already at determination and you are at the initial level moving should not have much of an effect on your case as SSDI is a national program.

Depending on how far along your case is in the determination process they will either make the decision or send it to your new office. 

Moving becomes more of an issue when you are the hearing level.  Transferring a case could move you to the back of the line and your wait times are different.  This could be good or bad depending on how busy your new office is.

Just make sure you inform social security of your move.

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 #6 on: February 10, 2012, 01:34:58 PM »
Yogini,
You'll just have to make sure that the local SSA has your current address info...
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Oops, jinx. Missed Marci's way better response. Smiley
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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
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« Reply #7 on: February 10, 2012, 08:37:29 PM »
I was just wondering if I my moving would delay their decision even more.  I've been out of work since July '11.  And they said I won't get a decision as it is until the end of June '12.  If it delays any longer I don't know what I'm gonna do.
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Name: the flying yogini
Location: USA
Age at Application: 35
Disability: DDD, 8 herniated discs, osteophytes abutting spinal cord, radiculopathy, osteoarthritis of spine, smorl's nodes, sciatica, end plate irregularities on vertabrae, anxiety, depression, cervical spondylolysis, foraminal spurring, foraminal stenosis
Date Applied: 11/10
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« Reply #8 on: February 11, 2012, 02:13:00 PM »
It depends upon how far along things are.  If it is already with the medical team, it should not.  If they are still in development and have to transfer the file it may slightly but not much.

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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