[don1956]

well after almost 3yrs of pain(emotionally and physically).i got a letter from the "SSDI".yeah i know a lot of you folks got a phone call from your lawyer.its funny though.they said i will not get my first check for a full 5months.which will be feb 2012.they said by there records i became disable on my birthday(8/5/2011).why on my 55th birthday.i told them i was a heck of a lot earlier than that(10/8/08).but still i like to especially what to say thanks to "Ricky"he was right about his tips on getting approved...and thanks all of you(legalmania,shellback,ginnie)for always being there

[LIT LOVE]

I'll try to explain. The standards for disability differ depending on your age bracket. You have a better chance to retrain and learn to cope with your disability the younger you are, is the idea behind the policies. 55 must be one of those signifigant age brackets.

The downside is that you won't get backpay and are required to wait. You can appeal the decision to try and get the earlier onset date, but you do jeopordize losing the approval. You can't just appeal the portion you're unhappy with--you have to appeal the entire ruling. The onset date can also effect your monthly check, so that is an issue you need to check into as well!

If you have an attorney, they will likely want you to appeal because they're compensated from backpay. Don't let their interests sway your decision.

Doesn't the judge's decision address why you didn't qualify with the onset date in your application?

[don1956]

Originally Posted by LIT LOVE

I'll try to explain. The standards for disability differ depending on your age bracket. You have a better chance to retrain and learn to cope with your disability the younger you are, is the idea behind the policies. 55 must be one of those signifigant age brackets.

The downside is that you won't get backpay and are required to wait. You can appeal the decision to try and get the earlier onset date, but you do jeopordize losing the approval. You can't just appeal the portion you're unhappy with--you have to appeal the entire ruling. The onset date can also effect your monthly check, so that is an issue you need to check into as well!

If you have an attorney, they will likely want you to appeal because they're compensated from backpay. Don't let their interests sway your decision.

Doesn't the judge's decision address why you didn't qualify with the onset date in your application?

hey thanks "LitLove"i'll just take your advice and just learn to live with it

[LIT LOVE]

I was just looking at your older posts and it said your attorney had you reapply. If this ruling was based on a new application, then it changes your backpay and eligibility dates. The 55 birthday date is a factor, but can you confirm the date of the application you were approved from?

[LIT LOVE]

Originally Posted by don1956

hey thanks "LitLove"i'll just take your advice and just learn to live with it

I'm not advising against an appeal. You just need to know the risks.

Your monthly checks can be reduced based upon the onset date, so you need to find out how much your checks will be and how much they would have been in order to make an informed decision about risking an appeal. 3 years of backpay is nothing to sneeze at, although I understand that the safety of a monthly check is the important thing!

[don1956]

Originally Posted by LIT LOVE

I'm not advising against an appeal. You just need to know the risks.

Your monthly checks can be reduced based upon the onset date, so you need to find out how much your checks will be and how much they would have been in order to make an informed decision about risking an appeal. 3 years of backpay is nothing to sneeze at, although I understand that the safety of a monthly check is the important thing!

thanks litlove enclosed in the letter they told me how much my monthly payment would be and when it will start

[LIT LOVE]

Was this ruling based upon a second application?

If so, I believe your first application will continue forward, in which case you can probably pursue backpay and any monthly payment reductions without concern of reversing this ruling. These are important issues that need to be verified with your attorney.

[ladydeedee]

Originally Posted by don1956

well after almost 3yrs of pain(emotionally and physically).i got a letter from the "SSDI".yeah i know a lot of you folks got a phone call from your lawyer.its funny though.they said i will not get my first check for a full 5months.which will be feb 2012.they said by there records i became disable on my birthday(8/5/2011).why on my 55th birthday.i told them i was a heck of a lot earlier than that(10/8/08).but still i like to especially what to say thanks to "Ricky"he was right about his tips on getting approved...and thanks all of you(legalmania,shellback,ginnie)for always being there

AWESOME!!!! Don, that is great news about your approval. I know the agony of waiting. I am still awaiting my letter.

[don1956]

Originally Posted by ladydeedee

AWESOME!!!! Don, that is great news about your approval. I know the agony of waiting. I am still awaiting my letter.

hey ladydeedee,thank you so very much for the kind words and i know how your feeling...the waiting,anxiety and stress. been there done that.but still im here like all the rest . for you to

[ladydeedee]

Originally Posted by don1956

hey ladydeedee,thank you so very much for the kind words and i know how your feeling...the waiting,anxiety and stress. been there done that.but still im here like all the rest . for you to

thanks a bunch for all of your support. I am expecting to do my happy dance some day verrrryyyy soon!!!!