Finally...
 

I usually post on BT (as newlyb12def), but read here often.
I've been dying to tell my friends online that I've finally been approved for SSDI. I got a fully favorable OTR decision.
My onset date is Sept. 1st, 2008. I have progressive MS, I'm bipolar II, and have degenerative disc disease. I'll be 30 in July.

I'm SO glad that I can see some light at the end of this tunnel...
but I'm extremely anxious about when I'll receive my backpay and 1st benefit check. My claim is already in Baltimore for processing.
We're in the process of losing our home in a short sale, and I've had to beg for money from family members just to get by (sound familiar to anyone!?). I feel like a scumbag for having my hand out all the time, and really hope that I never have to do this again.

Thank you for "listening."
-Kay

Congrats! I believe I have chatted with you in BT forum. Not sure what happened to that site. Anyway I am glad you won. This takes alot off you. I also had to beg borrow from family members I still owe my parents. So do not feel bad about that. Hope you health holds up for you!

Thanks, H_D! I remember you from BT... they are moving their server to a new location, and no one knows when they'll be up and running again. They have had a lot of downtime over the years.

Thank goodness, I know how hard it is when your sick and you can't work, and the bills are piling up. Hopefully you'll start getting those checks soon. Do you have direct deposit? Don't feel like a skumbag because your sick, I'm sure your family understands.

Thanks! :)

I do have direct deposit... and I've been checking my checking account compulsively :D

awesome for you , glad to hear a happy ending just breath now:)

That's great news ! Congrads !

It is wonderful and so glad for your new status!

Peace,
David

I checked my bank account this morning...
all my back pay is there!!!!

I couldn't believe it.
I waited 1 1/2 yrs. to get approved, but I got my back pay within 2 weeks of my lawyer calling to notify me of the decision!

I still haven't received my decision letter, or explanation of benefits; but I guess that's par for the course!

So many loads off of my shoulders now...
I am one happy lady! :)

Good for you! I too had a long road - my wait time was almost double yours - 3 years! I got my decision on Feb 3, 2010 (the judge told me at the hearing I was fully favorable so I didnt have to wait for a letter) and I got my backpay on March1, 2010. My first benefit check will be April 28th. Its def a great feeling to have some of the pressure off isnt it?

Congrats again and good luck.

Congratulations to both of you. Either they are getting better at paying out benefits or you 2 are lucky. It took me 6 motnhs to get my backpay. Anyway this takes so much off you now!

blessing
 

CONGRATULATIONS on your wonderful news. It really is a blessing when your finally get it isnt it? I had a wonderful lawyer who made everything easy and almost painless but it still was pretty nerve racking with all the other problems that go along with it. LIKE THE NO MONEY!!! Well I hope that it helps give you some comfort!!::Good-Luck:

Collinsc

I guess my benefit calculations were easy:
I never qualified for SSI; and I don't have any children, pensions, or workman's comp claims.
I hope that everyone's payouts are as quick as mine!

Thank you all for your congrats!

FYI- I've been checking my online application status, and it still said "a decision has not been made on your application" until yesterday, the same day my back pay was deposited. So much for that system!

-Kay

Woo Hoo ! Congrads !

Hello Ohkay my name is chim I'm also in the same boat I just my fully favorable decison last Mon and am wodering how long it would take me to get my award letter for my SSDI. I have a 3 year old daughter and I'm not sure if she will get a check every month or do I have to apply for her as well?? Anyway congrats to you Ohkay.....

You do have to apply for your daughter, it's not automatic, but I applied for my kids as I was doing my application because they included those pages. Are you sure you haven't applied for her ? Best to call SSA and see what info they have on you.

Good new congrats
 

i to got ssdi after and have been dealing with the money problem from feb of 06 got a call from my arty march 10th saying I won my case and got my letter from the judge on April 30th but still no money I know it should be any time talked to local ss office and was told like 2 weeks ago it should take no more then a month to get my backpay so I check my bank every day to see if the money is there lol I'm freakin out the lady at ss said she sent my kids info like last week so they have all they need to pay me just have to hit tge button so it goes to my Acct if I don't have it by the 30th of this month I'm gonna have to call and suck up to the lady at soc sec to see if she can give it a little push I'm sooo happy for all of u I think u all should take a vacation mabe somewhere tropical and just lie on a raft and enjoy I know I'm gonna my family has eard it for sure and for all my mother in law has done I'm gonna buy her a wii lol she will love it I'm sure I will let u all know when the money comes take care. Walkerslbje

wtg IM WAITING AS WELL FINIALLY GOT APPROVED AFTER 3 YEARS HOPE YOU GET YOUR MONEY IN TIME GL AND GOD BLESS

Written favorable decision 4/30/10. It is reasonable to expect the first check within 30-60 days and retroactive benefits 60-90 days later. The verbal ok phone call from your attorney does not start the payment center working on processing your claim, only the written decision starts the clock.

It is not just pushing one button either. If you also have an SSI claim, that will have be adjudicated before the full retroactive SSDI benefits are determined since there can be an offset.

But when it does come, enjoy your tropical vacation or the Wii.

hOw did u get your money so fast?
 

I am so happy for you I hope you get to keep your house now I hade a question did you call anyone or did you have a hardship with your case I can't fig out how you got your money spool fast that is awsome I've been waiting from march 10 th 2010 I got the letter from the Alj april 30 th and was told it should take a few weeks I don't get it lol I have been unable to work from feb of 2006 and lost everything my home my cars my credit it's been a nightmare and now I'm still waiting on my moneyi called ss last week and they said everthing was going perfect they even hade my kids info sent to the payment center so I think I will call agin tomarrow and ask if they can call the payment center and see what is taking them so long I am so happy to see some one make it out of this system without loosing everything and there health too make sure u take some of that money and treat u and your family to somthing nice u deserve it congrats and let's know if u did somthing I missed cuz I would love to see that money in my acct lol just don't know what I can do to speed things up take care. Walkerslbje

Way to go !!!!!
 

I'm so happy for you guys I'm getting so stressed out waiting on my backpay it's been almost a month from when my papers went to the payment center and still nothing did you do anything after you got the call from the alj telling you won? I don't know what to do to speed things up but if I don't get money by June 1st I'm gonna be living in a trailer lol at my sisters house I have nobody left to ask to help me I think i will call ss tomarrow and ask if there is anything I can do to help them move my case up so I get paid. Thanks and congrats

Called ss got info
 

I called the 800 # today and was given some great news they said my first check will come next month on the 9th and told me how much and it is more then a was hoping for also they told me they hade my backpay amount also and gave me that dollar amount so no more wondering how much so I am sooo happy it is also more then I thought and she said it can come at any time
So today is a good day I will soon not have to worrie if I can pay my bills ect... But wow has it been a battle all the way so thank you all for your help and support along the way god bless.
Walkerslbje