Can someone help me with this?
I have a congenital deformation of my brain,in 2005, I found out i had tis and the docs told me i had it since birth. well anyway, july 25, i had surgery where i was decompressed, by removal of hindbone of my brain and from my cervical spine i have been trying to get my social security disability for 18 mos. for i am no longer able to have gainful employment, nor drive. i was denied my 1 attempt in march 2006, they said i was diabled but not enough, so i called them in oct. to see why they were late answering my claim and the status. they gave me ss determination center, i talked with my claims examiner, and she told me my case was getting ready to be set up, i don't understand what that means can anyone help me to understand what getting ready to set up is?
2006-11-23 10:50:45 · 7 answers · asked by shiningstarr32 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
oh i am sorry i ddi not say i do have a lawyer
2006-11-23 11:10:51 · update #1
HELLO THERE SORRY TO HEAR THIS, maybe I can help, I personaly do not know what getting ready to BE set up means except that it sounds to me as though a determination hearing is being set up, which in turn means you will be called in and probably be sent to a doctor of the s.s. administrations choosing to see if they agree with your! drs. findings.It is not that hard to get onto s.s. disability anymore, IF your dr. and the dr. that s.s. administration send you to agree that you cannot be gainfuly employed. A lot of times it takes awhile though, because they can't just say yes, this person is disabled and start paying a per son benefits, while at the same time all the while you are waiting for your determiation ,you are putting money in the bank because if and when you are determined diabled you will be paid back till the time you first filed your claim. Sometimes it takes a year, sometimes less, and even if you are turned down you may sometimes find a lawer that will take a case like this on a contingency basis and you will still win in the long run. THE s.s. administration knows this all to well and they do not want this sort of thing, they are very understanding of disabled persons needs and will do all that they can to help you, although there are some people who work there that still act as though they own the money paid into s.s. I would just go along with them and if you don't understand some things call their office and they will explain it to you they are very understanding in these matters and that is also their job.. hope you have good luck it sounds like you have had all the bad luck you need ..god bless and good day.. coinlight65
2006-11-23 11:33:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-08 19:00:35 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I applied for Social Security Disability and it became a long drawn-out process. They had one excuse after another, I went for the required tests they wanted me to take, through the paperwork, etc., etc., etc. It just sounds like they are putting your case together; which could be how long again. And you still don't know if you are approved. When I was denied, I chose to get a lawyer. After several months, I finally was approved. Don't forget, From the DAY YOU APPLIED, you will receive retro-active money. They have a 3 month period, after your application, but after that, you will receive "back money" for all the months they denied you. I got almost a year of retro-active pay.
2006-11-23 11:07:59 · answer #3 · answered by Nancy D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot depends on your documentation. You need to present "clear and convincing evidence" indicating that you are not capable of an employment outcome. This is usually in the form of a report from your doctor that specifically states you are not capable of an employment outcome and your disability is expected to last in excess of one year. Examiners have to comb through tons of documentation submitted, some is contradictory, others present a diagnosis and prognosis that does not meet the criteria for disability. Make sure your physicians are presenting up to date accurate information.
2006-11-23 11:06:15 · answer #4 · answered by ValleyViolet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Follow-up your case with the Social Security because there is no other way but to persistently tell them regarding your case.
2006-11-23 11:58:17 · answer #5 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get hold of your claims examiner and ask for written detailed of what he/she told you. Also think about getting an attorney, one who specializes in disability claims.
2006-11-23 11:02:58 · answer #6 · answered by me_worry? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By not allowing email or IM contact with you,how do you expect to receive answers to your question & be taken seriously?
2006-11-23 10:58:17 · answer #7 · answered by TheMusicMan 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋