Originally Posted by Achilles927

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.

Originally Posted by OhKay

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.
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Thank you for "listening."
-Kay