when i got me letter of approval it did not state which of my many alments were appoved? glad i got it but still wondering what was found and helped?

If you received a fully favorable decision, that means all of your aliments were taken into consideration.

If you received a partial favorable decision, the letter would have been self explanatory. You would know exactly why the decision was partial.


There is no section on the SSD website to explain the ALJ or SSD decision on your case that I am aware of. You can check for yourself: http://www.ssa.gov/disability/

Partially favorable means that SSA disagreed with your alleged date of onset of disability and found you disabled at a date later than you had stated. Generally, it means you were not eligible as of the date you applied but your condition worsened. That is a partially favorable decision. A fully favorable decision is that SSA found that you were disabled as of the date you alleged and you are paid retroactive benefits (after the waiting period). Neither has anything to do with the listing of all of your ailments and conditions.

If SSA can find you disabled because of schizophrenia, they don't need to make a decision about your degenerative disc disorder. If SSA can find you disabled because of your lung cancer, they don't need to make a decision about your depression or shoulder injury.

However, SSA may make a finding of disability because of a combination of conditions if each type prevents you from being able to do work related activity. A physical problem can limit your ability to walk, stand, lift, carry, etc. A mental problem can limit your ability to follow directions or interact appropriately with the public.

The electronic record contains one or two somewhat broad categories of diagnosis codes. The teleservice representative (1-800-772-1213) may be able to interpret them for you, but it will just be a couple of words describing a broad catergory.

I have (2) impairments ,both listed as severe. I started with one while the other one was a work in progress. I guess I am disabled with one or the other or both. Its all confusing too me. Both impairments prevent me from standing for long periods. Since I had a standing job(and I'm 56 yrs old) as long as I can't stand for 6 out of 8 hrs ,I'm disabled(I guess). It also mentioned ulnar neuropathy in my award letter but didn't list it as an impairment(severe or otherwise). I don't know if I'm disabled with that because its not listed as a reason for disability.

my letter never said FULLY or Patrcialy ? It just said your approved .. and how much my back pay is and monthly pay .. that was it oh and 5 to 7 yr review

Your letter should say it at the top of page one.

I called SSA on this matter because my award letter states that I am disabled with (2) severe impairments. According to them- I am disabled with one or the other or both. So they did find in judging a disability if there is more than one severe impairment. Now just plain impairments and combination of impairments,thats a different story.

You can request your case records from the Social Security Disability Officd. They will give you a CD with all your case notes which should give you a good idea why you were approved.

Online access only lists your amount, your kids' amounts, and lets you change your direct deposit info (or, at least they were the only practical things I noticed)

ive read and reread my paper all it says is what i will be receiving and approved? does that shine any light? lol sorry to pester, o am gonna read again ocd