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

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

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!!:

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.....