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  • jemar707 replied to the topic Waiting again in the forum General Discussion 1 year, 6 months ago

    Hello and sorry for my slow reply, for some reason notifications of posts are not getting to my inbox. Having something like that happen to me is my biggest fear! Who are they to randomly just decide you are “cured”!? I feel your frustration. I can’t imagine having to start all over. Have you had any updates?

  • jemar707 replied to the topic Gaps in treatment in the forum General Discussion 1 year, 6 months ago

    @ Unknown: I agree with Sunshine in that it could be a waste of time and 100% continuous ongoing treatment is not a determining facto.. It can be helpful though to receive ongoing treatment and sending them any updated information you might have for treatment. For instance, have you been seeing a psychiatrist, psychologist or therapist for…[Read more]

  • jemar707 replied to the topic Waiting game! in the forum General Discussion 1 year, 6 months ago

    @Roarkewow: Hello and I hope things are going well for you. Any updates? I would contact your attorney “just to follow-up” and see what they say. Sorry for my slow reply again, the notification went to my junk mail (grrrrrr……) We aren’t junk! lol

  • jemar707 wrote a new post, Revised Criteria for SSDI Mental Disorders 1 year, 7 months ago

    In 2017 new rules for the evaluation of mental disorders by the Social Security Administration (SSA) went into effect. The SSA has not revised the rules for SSDI mental disorders since 1990. Rules changes were […]

  • jemar707 replied to the topic Quality Review in the forum General Discussion 1 year, 7 months ago

    Sounds like Quality Review and a decision is on the horizon! Keep in mind that QR is not an indicator or either approval or denial, it could still go either way. But the good news is that if it’s an approval, the OQR statiscally reverses/returns less than 10% of decisions. Next thing hopefully is your award letter and/or call/letter from the l…[Read more]

  • jemar707 replied to the topic Waiting game! in the forum General Discussion 1 year, 7 months ago

    Hello and welcome! I’m sorry I missed your post, for some reason I wasn’t notified. It does seem like it goes on forever! Being told 12 months you probably had a countdown going in your head and couldn’t wait for March to come, then changed to 19 months was probably a huge bummer! 😐 I felt like I waited in the dark for so many months. Are you…[Read more]

  • jemar707 wrote a new post, Application for SSDI Pain Questionnaire 1 year, 7 months ago

    If you file for social security disability benefits and need to prove the extent of pain for your case, you may be asked to complete a SSDI Pain Questionnaire.  This might come with other forms for you to […]

  • jemar707 started the topic How do I send updated medical information for my SSDI claim? in the forum FAQs 1 year, 7 months ago

    Here are some useful tips!

    1st – When submitting medical evidence to DDS by fax or email, always use the barcode initially mailed to you in the introduction letter. This letter comes approximately 7-14 business days after clearing your local office. Often examiners will not include evidence due to the lack of barcode. If you don’t have the b…[Read more]

  • jemar707 started the topic Does my diagnosis qualify me for disability? in the forum FAQs 1 year, 7 months ago

    Your diagnosis does not automatically mean you can be awarded disability benefits. For SSDI, the loss of your ability to perform work is evaluated. It’s important to identify how a diagnosed condition or determinable impairment causes limited function or restricts you from performing work related tasks. Be prepared to describe what causes your…[Read more]

  • jemar707 wrote a new post, Social Security Abbreviations, the SSDI Glossary 2 years, 4 months ago

    Below is compiled index of SSDI acronyms that you might come across when applying for social security disability.  Did we miss any?  Let us know in the comments below.

    AAJ
    Administrative Appeals J […]

  • jemar707 wrote a new post, Payment Status Codes for SSI 2 years, 4 months ago

    The social security payment status after you have been approved for benefits is used in the state data exchange system.
    When you call to check your social security disability application payment status, the […]

  • jemar707 wrote a new post, Social Security Letters 2 years, 4 months ago

    Social Security Disability Application Letters
    These links are either to actual SSA forms or generic forms to collect information for your case. Some forms are standard from SSA. However, some DDS agencies […]

  • jemar707 wrote a new post, Social Security Statement 2 years, 4 months ago

    A Social Security Statement records your lifetime earnings. It also estimates your future retirement, disability and survivor benefits based on the taxes you’ve paid. You can obtain a copy of your Social Security […]

  • jemar707 wrote a new post, The Amount of Social Security Disability Benefits 2 years, 4 months ago

    How much do social security benefits pay each month?
    The amount someone receives for social security disability is different for each individual based on various factors.
    If you are thinking about filing, before […]