I filed for SSDI on January 2, 2009. In February I received a letter that they were sending me to a psychiatrist for exam. Doctor asked me a few questions and that was it.

I just called today to check on the status and was told a decision has been made on the 16th however the representative stated she was not able to tell me what the decision is until the 21st but I should receive a letter before then.

I am a 45yr diabetic since 1996 stopped working (Manager of retail store required to be on my feet all day) on August 4th due to no feeling in both feet, weakness in legs and hand tremors. All three of my doctors wrote letters to support my disability and I also provided notarized letters from friends and co-workers.

In October 2008 I was diagnosed with the following

1. Periphereal Neuropathy (confirmed by EMG/NCT tests in October 2008)
2. Diabetic Nephrology ( stage 3 kidney disease)
3. Hypertension

I have been approved thru my employer disability benefits for Long Term Disability but have not received a check yet. I will be re-evaluted in 2011.

With a decision made in such a short time frame I feel it is a denial. Has anyone here been approved in such a short time period.