Here in Canada it works a lot different. I was also told it always got denied the first time, but I applied and was awarded CPP benefits within 6 months.
It all depends on the reports from your dr.'s.
Trix

Thank-you MaddyB and Trix for your responses. Would you mind if I asked what your disabilities are? I take it you both have TOS, but do you have other medical issues or ACDF surgery when you applied for disability Trix/MaddyB? I have until May before my LTD runs out and I applied for CPP-D in December. I had a bone scan recently and waiting for my family dr to give me the results, he stated really do not want to go there lol, I've had back issues since 1992, he feels terrible since my neck surgery was not successful and does not want me to have more surgery yet. Again thx and I look forward to your response
Bunz

I remember on my trip to the USSR how things like this never happened without a bribe. I am not suggesting anyone do that, but I am very happy that I live in the US and we do not have that culture of oppression.

I wish that everyone who needs a bureaucrat get what they need very quickly. To those without funding I hope you can find some pro bono legal help. Sometimes you can get this at a Law School. The University newspaper will often have a classified ad for this.

Do you mind me asking if you were on WSIB before or did you use short term and long term disability insurance? I'm just thinking to the future if the same thing happens to me after surgery, I was told b/c I'm on WSIB I can't use my short term disability insurance. Ontario is so sticky with red tape. I hope they approve it quickly for you! It's bad enough being in pain, even worse if you're stressed about how to pay your bills.

Hi Cath1, I applied for short term disability thur unemployment, collected for 3 months and then LTD thur the company I work for, this was not a workplace injury. Eventually these insurances expire and then there is no money coming in, and WSIB does not expire so long as you do as they ask and your Dr. Continues filling out Comp's medical forms, I have had experience with WCB back in 1992, thanks for the well wishes and don't hesistate to ask ???? Bunz

Yes, after many years of legal cases

#1 Finally recieved my retirement disability from my job 2008. DOI 2000. Yes, I had to retain an attorney to receive what was rightfully mine, what I paid into even though I was terminated due to my injury and they could not accommodate my limitations.

#2 Denied SSDI 3 years ago, appealed and judge granted SSDI this time last year. Retro payments to 2003 the day I left work for surgery. Yes, i continued to work for 3 years in pain while seeing stupid w/c docs and physical therapists sayng they could cure me.

#3 Workers Comp is coming to a close after 11 1/2 years. The defense was waiting for my cancer to come back in order not to have to pay out. Depo #2 was 1 week after my last chemo in 2006. His first question was "what is your prognosis with the cancer?" The AME only reported me as 81% however the defense has brain washed him that rounded shoulders and my congenital VSD was partially causation of TOS. My Docs say its "b***s**t" as the rounded shoulders was caused by the injury, long hours of working & pain, the VSD left me with absolutely no disability as I a a dancer & in sports with no ill effects, no medications or re-checks. I was healthy as a horse and didnt need a cardiologist for 30 years until the injury when the BP started rising due to the pain and anger with the ins company. The AME could not stand up to the defense due to his lack of education in TOS & CRPS. Therefore Im only deamed 50% disabled. INSANE! Finally trial in front of a judge Monday...postponed to February 14th as of today

I can betcha $1mil the pennies i get from all this stress & frustration could have been avoided if the correct medical specialists and timming of all the delays and denials would have been approved. I would have been back to work at least a couple of hours a day/week.

Moral of the story: as frustrating as it all is...DO NOT GIVE UP! Fight, fight fight and research like you never have.

I am an attorney and it hurts to type and besides my fingers don't move righteither anymore. 8 years now. You must go get a free consultation. you have rights you're not using buyt you shoouldn

Hello tshadow, Sorry, you are obviously in pain and I understand how disabling it can be, but could you please elaborate a little bit more on your response.
Thankyou, Bunz

It took me 3 months to get Disabilty in Australia and that was with an appeal. A Job Capacity Assessor (psychologist and non medical) assessed me based on my prior work skills and training and not on all the evidence. When I appealed I had the whole list of assessment tables and ratings used for assessement in front of me which I had read prior to appeal. I was able to tell them where the JCA made and error and with a letter from the vascular surgeon advising my symtoms were severe, risk of surgery and advised against it also saying that I would not be able to return to any employment. I have been awarded Disabity without the need to go to court.

Good Morning OzKira, 3 months with an appeal is amazing, I believe that waiting 1-3 yrs is ridiculous. My Neurosurgeon sent me to a vascular dr also, and his report states my symptoms are both severe and disabling, but does not recommend surgery. Both my family dr and neuro dr wrote me off work. I just recently received a letter of acknowledgement (that they received my file) so now it could be another 3-4 months before I hear anything from what I understand. I am not going to stress anymore over this, besides it makes my headaches worse. Thanks for your response OzKira, take care Bunz