I got a call earlier today from the Social Security office saying my case has been approved. Unfortunately I was sick most the day, so I missed the call. He left his number and extension to call him on Wednesday. It took a little under 2 months for a ruling and about 22 months since I first filed to get approval.

I was a little scared because my hearing was so short and the judge was tough to read, but after talking to my lawyer that day and a follow up call later, she said I did great in court. My medical evidence was pretty straight forward, but the judge tried to trip me up and thankfully I gave the best answer possible. I had a long medical history that contained many charts filled with tests, procedures, treatments, hospitalizations from an assortment of doctors in several fields in 4 or 5 different states, so that helped me case a lot.

Just wanted to give everyone an update and let others know who are really suffering and are disable, there is hope, but it can take a long time before you finally get approved. I live in a state that requires that you qualify for SSI and Medicaid at the same time, if you get rejected for SSI, you are rejected for Medicaid as well. Good luck for all those who are disabled and suffering.