I just had my ALJ hearing on 4/7/11 and received an approval letter from the judge on 4/12/11. Thank God. I had a heart attack in 2006 at 34 and later same year a stroke and then open heart surgery and subsequent TIA's since. What a long process! Ive seen thru reading some threads conflicting statements as to how long it will be before i receive back pay etc. Anyones guess? i did realize the decision was awfully fast for an ALJ.