Hello everybody, I am newly registered to the site, I have been reading a lot of forums long enough that I feel I can share finally my own thoughts! It is in regards to SSI Hearing confusion, the waiting time for a decision is worse than the whole process...ok well maybe!
My hearing was about 2 wks ago...I'm 35 y/o, have extreme/severe PTSD and have had 3 neck fusions already. I applied for SSI in January of 2013, so almost 3 years ago. My story of the hearing is similar with the facts of the hearing being 15 minutes long and not asking the VE any questions at all. I answered about 5-7 questions for the Judge and then my attorney asked me a couple questions...the ptsd was from a horrible childhood/adulthood at 7 I was forced to drink along with being abused and stalked for a total of 21 yrs...etc and 3 knee surgeries along with a 3 disc fusion from a car accident.

I'll spare everyone all the details. After my attorney asked me about my daily routine and so on...the judge asked if this person was in jail I said no, he then asked if I had a restaining order and I again said no holding back the tears...when asked why I sadly held my tears and let him know I cannot do anything because of statue of limitations. He looked mad...not at me at the situation and he said he has made his decision and will get it out asap, and to expect it in about 4-5 wks. The VE said I did a great job and my attorney walked out with a smile.
It's not that easy said in my head so now I wait with anticipation kicking my butt. Yes I'm hopeful but I'm also hopeless, I've learned to expect the worst and hope for the best! Any other thoughts would be greatly appreciated. If I didn't say enough I can answer questions. thank you