Originally Posted by don1956

well after almost 3yrs of pain(emotionally and physically).i got a letter from the "SSDI".yeah i know a lot of you folks got a phone call from your lawyer.its funny though.they said i will not get my first check for a full 5months.which will be feb 2012.they said by there records i became disable on my birthday(8/5/2011).why on my 55th birthday.i told them i was a heck of a lot earlier than that(10/8/08).but still i like to especially what to say thanks to "Ricky"he was right about his tips on getting approved...and thanks all of you(legalmania,shellback,ginnie)for always being there

Originally Posted by ballerina

Hey Don,

Congrats! Maybe I should choreograph a dance for you to do. Tap,Jazz,
Maybe Hip Hop, how about a Fox Trot???

Originally Posted by ladydeedee

AWESOME!!!! Don, that is great news about your approval. I know the agony of waiting. I am still awaiting my letter.

Originally Posted by gilbert

i think don should be more concerned about getting approved than the date they think he became disabled.with so many people getting denial letters these days getting approved regardless of the backpay is the most important thing as well as the medical benfits that being approved brings.

Originally Posted by LIT LOVE

Knowledge is power.

The monthly amount is the most important thing, but backpay can be used to restabilize finances, out of pocket medical treatment, etc.