Why Does It Take So Long To Get SSDI Benefits? | Citizens Disability
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It can take a very, very long time to get approved for SSDI benefits. The question is, "why?!?" In this video, we explain what causes the long waits, how the application process itself can factor into the waiting times, and what an applicant can do about it. We also explain how the state a person lives in can affect the wait and approval rates for the application for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits.
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So you can’t work while trying to get approved who is paying your bills? How do you live and sustain yourself?
I had to obtain a Lawyer. I was denied right away after my Family doctor plus specialists stipulated RA is in every joint. My knees got drained a few times as they swell to grapefruit size off and on. Plus Lupus. I worked from age 17 to 34. I didn’t ask for the Lupus to become much more harsh. It took 4 years before seeing a judge. I was started off at the lowest as if I never paid taxes in life. I have a CAM license. I was in property management at nice apartment communities. I’d give anything to be able to walk a lot when knees are swollen. My body is going to cripple I was told. They told Social Security that and I was still denied first time. I waited 15 months for a denial. I see so many getting so much help but I’m childfree so I do not qualify for any extra help. I’m below poverty. I can’t even look in my mirror I’m so depressed. I hate waking up everyday!
Hang in there Jen, everything will workout...🙏
Same here , I’ve been trying to get approved since 2013 ! I have documented health problems, I’m 5”2 and 51 years old with a 30 year work record and I still keep denied ! I don’t know what to ! I’m using a different lawyer this time !
Yea, your so young. They really don't like giving to anyone under 60, you need alot of medical documentation to get it in your 50s.. and your pretty much have to take it all the way to a hearing if your younger than that because they wont approve it.
@@talibiden4440 have you worked since 2013? I worked from the age of 15 until I was 44. Never even collected unemployment in my life. I Had major back surgery In 1998 and have been living with misplaced screws In My spine ever since . No Dr will remove them as they are afraid they will paralyze me. I haven't worked since 2016 and was denied my benefits at the hearing and that took 5 years and I only got one hearing Infront of an administrative judge. In that 5 years. And I was told I couldn't apply again as I havent worked since 2016. I was told I need to go back to work and then try again. Hello!!! I am disabled, that's why I applied for disability in the first place. That should prove right there that I can't work. My history should speak for itself and the fact I have been out of work with NO paycheck all this time should further validate that I am disabled. The screws in my back look likes I jumped off my roof and landed on a piles of screws. Sure don't look like a neurosurgeon specialist put them in there. Talk about a bitter taste u have to this "great" country. I paid my dues. Worked 18 years with misplaced screws until I could not work anymore. Now 2 levels above my fusion are going bad. My neck is messed up with huge bone spurs. I have post Lyme disease, and RA. I see people getting full disability with their pinky injured. Pisses me off something bad. These people that say it took them ten years to get their SSDI had to have went back to work. Were they really disabled if they could go back to work?? I know people have to do what they have to do. But I did what I had to do for 18 years, until I could not physically get out of bed and go to work . SMH...
@@talibiden4440I hate hearing stories like this and how our GOVERNMENT WON'T HELP OUR PEOPLE! They have no problem supporting, housing, providing medical care, cell phones for illegals coming in because of our failed presidency! It's a complete disgrace! I'm so sorry ! It makes me so mad! Prayers you get help🙌🙏
It’s no joke, I waited almost 3 years to see a judge, and I was denied. Like a lot of people my situation was pretty unique. I kept on passing out and going into seizure like activity. The doctor called it, but they couldn’t find out what was wrong. I had an episode right in front of an emergency room doctor he found ground glass particles in my lungs, which is kind of a catch all phrase, I think it was due to my time in the Middle East for the first golf war desert storm. my story is very long story, but basically they gave me some medication that treats, both a fib and migraines, and the passing out in seizures stopped. I was a over the road truck driver at the time. I obviously got fired from my job because I didn’t have a drivers license anymore after I stopped having seizures I did get my drivers license back. I worked for Walmart for 2 1/2 years and then I worked for the post office for two years.. Now at the post office, I hurt my shoulder, diagnosed with a type two slap tear. I had an operation through Worker’s Comp. and now there getting ready to send me back to work, but my shoulder still is killing me. I’m trying to way to apply for disability again from my shoulder, knowing I could be out of work for three years and not get it on the other side I don’t think I can do my old job anymore, working for the post office. You have to carry heavy packages when you case the mail you have to reach way above your head which is very painful for me but for any that’s got this and good luck with any problems you have just be aware sometimes you can wait three years and get denied.
The problem is. More than half of the claims are fraudulent. It hurts all of the legit claims.
Could it really be up to a decade later? Screw disability they can take their damn long time I don’t care they have me so frustrated at how long they are they’ll be as slow as a snail til they can get to me so you know what that’s going to make me want to get into working even more I’m sick of them already yet I haven’t even begin to starting out yet but I don’t care about them they need to work on not taking up to a decade long that’s how long it would take for snails to even move
Exactly
Meanwhile, we the crippled...
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Not true. You can't fraud the SSA. They check your medical records, work history and financial resources
My daughter insisted that I apply for Social Security disability benefits. This is a backhanded compliment to me but I got approved on the first go-round. And since then I've had a stroke. So I'm not going to proceed any further. I did it on my own, I guess breaking your back has something to do with it. Although I am ambulatory. With assistance..
I applied, in one month I got a packet where I basically reapplied so remember what you said the first time. Four months a got told I wasn't rejected yet and would get another notice. Another month and I got a appointment to see their doctor in 2 months. He approved it. 3 weeks and I got a phone interview. At about 1 year I was denied. Lawyer applied for reconsideration. At about 18 months I got approved., then another 2 months before first payment, and a full 6 months more before the back pay came. I highly ADVISE using a lawyer or you'll never know if you were denied because you messed up somewhere. They don't tell you why they denied you.
When you approved you have to wait for 6 months for back pay, and 2 months for a monthly payment? Someone will be homeless by then. That is horrible.
Can you sue them if due to negligence?
@@mirandas9655 i doubt it. just let a lawyer handle it. if your on your own they will fight you and deny you as operating policy. They will try to trap you into saying something they can use against you.
A continuation of my previous comments I have had two attorneys for my SSDI
If you are a veteran that is suffering from severe PTSD, your claim will be prioritize and decided upon within a few months. My application was decided upon within 3 months.
Why doesn't SSI cover all of the daily needs? Welfare should now increase the amount of money in SSI.
No one must continue living in poverty.
I agree life is really hard for people that are on SSI
SSI should not increase. People should be able to live in dorms with lots of other people, and live very inexpensively.
@@Dinngg0 Why should they be doomed to that kind of life just because they became disabled? They paid into this disability insurance with hard honest work and taxes, they should be granted at least a living wage if not a wage that completely replaces their old job.
@@jflsdknf We are talikng about SSI which has nothing to do with disability insurance. SSDI is the payment you are talking about. I am talking about welfare. No, we should not hand out more money to make their life easier. It should be very hard so they don't want to stay on the dole their entire life.
@@Dinngg0 We are talking about people who are disabled and have no choice.
17 years just to get SSDI was injured on a secondary job aside from my teaching job which was my primary job I finally got approved just this past year-and-a-half and now I'm still waiting for my SSDI back pay unbelievable what I've had to go through
what if you supposed to have surgery on your back and didn't get it when you got injury on your Job , I got rear ended by a truck while driving my work Van , The van was Total out
@@jonesfamily554 sorry back injury..I know the ssa is ignoring the fact people get injured and sick this nothing new to thier system..they've been around for along time when comes time to need help they seem to think it's ok to not except the fact..I believe they just out to not have or want to pat up..because they give people the run around..thier system I'd failing American people..they need to over haul thier way of doing things..mine was knee injury..after 4 yrs workerscomp finally decided to pay up..which wasn't even in question ..they should've paid imedetly..that system to is screwed up...these people ssa and workerscomp they will make you lose everything you workes hard for they don't care ..therefore I think that it's abusive systems 😕.
2.5 years waiting time.
That's crazy
That’s nothing I’ve been trying to get approved since 2013
I just applied for ssi I lost my job because I couldn't work 80% of my shifts anymore I've been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease and degenerative facet joint disease and facet joint arthritis in L3 L4 L5 also L5 S1 mild posterior disc bulging accompanied with biforaminal narrowing on the right and lumber hyperlordosis also sclerosis of the posterior facet articulation at the lumbosacral junction and subtle sclerosis of the iliac border of the right sacroiliac joint I'm scheduled to see a neurosurgeon to see about surgery I hope I can get approved for benefits soon I'm 36 years old
You are applying for SSDI.
Great info. Thank you. But what is non medical requirements?
Hi Thomasa, if you reach out to Social Security they will be able to assist you.
It’s been 8 months and I haven’t heard from anyone at the initial application
Hi Lawanda, if you are a client with our office, please reach out to us so that we can assist you with any questions or concerns. You can reach us at 877-678-0935.
I have been waiting for like 2 years and I need help now . 😭 You are the reason why people have a hard life I have anxiety and blindness and asthma. What more proof do you need and this is my third time applying for an application .
I am so sorry to hear about your situation Angelica. It makes me feel bad to hear about the problems that you are going through. This process is very painful and long and its so hard for people to make it through. Stay strong and keep your head up Angelica! You will make it through this! Hiring a lawyer to help you out really does make a difference. If they deny you again on your application, appeal it and then hire a lawyer (or maybe you can hire a lawyer right after the initial decision). No matter what happens don't give up or lose hope. If your disabilities are keeping you from working, you deserve these benefits and you will get it. While waiting on all of this to come through, you can try applying for SNAP benefits, Temporary Assistance (TANF), or see if you can do so side jobs that pay cash up front so that a W2 isn't filed. This can include: cleaning jobs, baby/house sitting, online surverys, etc. You might even be able to work part time up 25 hours but I think that can only happen after you are denied the initial claim and appealing it. Don't lose hope Angelica and just know that we all want you to be happy and get this approval! You are not alone and I am hear for you if you need someone to talk. Stay strong and take care buddy!
@@unknownmessenger8644 i can get you paid good from the lady that did mine bcuz she’s did my friends also and we got accepted quick pretty much so if your serious about getting accepted i can get you threw the from my case manager she’s asking for anybody else that needs there’s done juz its gunna cost a lil
@@SuperKingdrama I need help whats her name?
Your not along I’ve been getting denied since 2013 ! I’m using a different attorney this time !
What if you have already gone through all of this and seen a Judge and he said you would be handicap for life. He awarded you the money and you have received it for 10 years. And then Social Security does a review and you send in the paper work and they decided you wasn’t qualified anymore. If my Judge had already made the decision how can they reverse it. I am still not able to work, and I am not healed of my MS ,and other medical issues . I can’t remember the Advocate that helped me get it either so that doesn’t help. What do I do now?
Hi, Jonnette - that's a great question. You can appeal a termination of benefits after a Continuing Disability Review (also known as a "CDR"). You need to file a particular form, called a "Request for Reconsideration - Disability Cessation," also known as Form SSA-789, within 60 days of being notified by the SSA that the benefits are being terminated. Unfortunately, this isn't something Citizens Disability can help with, but a local attorney that handles SSDI/SSI or specializes in SSDI/SSI cases should be able to help you. Good luck, Jonnette!
You think 29 months is a long time ?? , trying to get Approved ? I’ve been trying since 2013 ! I’m 51yrs old ! I’m 5”2 . Have worked 30 years of my life ! And all they do is keep denying them me ! My case worker said until I’m 55 my odds of getting approved is 43 to 48% chance of getting approved! Both state doctors have me down as minimal health problems ( which is total BS) . I’m using my second law firm ! And still don’t think I have a chance of getting approved! I hope you have some input on this ! I need help getting approved!
Hi, if you are seeking representation, please reach out to our office.
It took me like 46 months. One reason because the first time I ended up with a judge who is one of the ones who likes to disapprove (she was later asked/told to step down over emotional issues) I did I appealed that one while I also get a second filing.
My 2nd filing got slowed down because the covid shit, then my attorney got sick(non covid issues), then she passed away. The next day after my court date on my 2nd one I got something in the mail saying my first one got sent back to be reviewed because the federal appeals said the personal judge did not give enough weight and dismissed things my doctor's were saying.
I have won my 2nd one and my first one is in the courts somewhere and if that judge happens to agree with my 2nd one I will get an extra 2 years in back benefits.
I first did the first claim in like Jan or Feb of 2017 had that turned down then went lawyer route.
@King Musa wax on wax off IDk yet.
All I know is I have been approved and have the judges letter which states my disabled date. The SSA is dragging their feet to finish processing everything.
Hopefully with in the next month I will know and have it in my account.
I’ve been trying to get approved since 2013 ! No lie ! I’m 5”2 51 years old with a 30 year work record! With documented health problems! I don’t know wtf to do !
Good luck, even though you've earned it I suspect they will decide that your immediate survival has been secured and they'll want to deny the back pay. Very happy for you that you were at least finally approved. I had a similar case where I should have got another whole years worth. Living on retirement savings for 3 years about wiped it out. But im getting my monthly and I'm going to live so I'm glad for that at least.
@@deplorablecovfefe9489 TY. I was actually recently approved for my first case. The judge who did the rehearing said I should have definitely been approved for my first one but he also added a stipulation that I have a bring your evaluation at the 12 month mark. I probably will beat that thing as I just went to the ER the past week for a pretty bad seizure.
I really don't want to be on disability for the rest of my life but I also don't want to have to be worrying about being kicked off of it for the rest of my life if they keep adding stipulations to it.
I was at social security office, There was a kid 19 years old, With his mommy, He look like he can play in the NBA, Healthy told the case worker his tummy hurt he had anxiety could not work and was learning disabled. He get approved, Because under the social security aminstarion he listed as a child. And get max benefits, He never paid into 🙄 Here Im am, Had aneurysm open heart surgery diabetes. and kidney tumor, 61 can't no longer work, I will be denied, I paid into all my working life, What a joke 😢
I got my disability very quick because I’m extremely bad off. It just took forever to get my Medicare, which was freaking ridiculous. That is a really dumb rule that you have to wait two years to get the Medicare
I just talk to someone from social security, and they say if your on ssi you can not transfer over to ssdi- and must have a least 4 credit of working to even get ssdi. is this so true.
Hi Jaqueline, if you spoke with Social Security then the information you provided would be correct.
Jacqueline, I have heard that if people on SSI, they cannot transfer over to SSDI
and that they must have a 4-year credit of working to go on SSDI. Yes, this is true.
I think they would have offered you SSD if eligible. Same folks doing it.
@@robertagallant3819wth so what about dac benefits so u saying it would be a waste of time to get ssdi ?
I have been waiting for 4 yrs
How long has you been receiving counseling before you applied?
@@razorsharplifestyle101hard9 they had me file for both ssi , ssdi at the same time,and no lawyer would take the case especially after I got ssi in 2017
I’ve been waiting to get approved since 2013 ! Nothing but BS trying to get approved!
I am almost 60 years old. I have worked for 39 years and although my Dr wrote a letter on my behalf and I had many tests done i got turned down. I have reapplied. It's been 5 months now and they are sending me to their Dr. During the pandemic process. I have a lawyer. Can anyone help me with advice for what to say to their Dr..
I’m in the same boat. Did you find answers. The state doctor turned me down. I been working on the government since 17. I’m now 49 still getting denied
@@nikki-gx1bnand @Patti Neal
I feel bad that you both got turned down even after your doctors wrote a letter on your behalves. Don't lose hope or faith in yourselves. You both do deserve disability benefits so just remember that and don't doubt yourself on that. Keep it strong and keep fighting no matter what happens. Going forward though, if at all possible never reapply for benefits. Instead, if you get denied appeal the decision and hire a lawyer if possible. The majority of denials come from the initial decisions and the majority of approvals come from the court hearing with a lawyer present. At the hearing stage the social security people get to ask you questions about your disabilities so that's why your chances of approval are a lot higher at that stage. Patti you have a lawyer now so good job with that. I hope Nikki is able to find one as well. Their doctors I think are just going to do what examinations are required for the application. I'd say just be yourself and ask those doctors the same questions you would ask your own doctor. If your doctors say you are disabled then theirs should say the same thing. One thing you can do to help your chances with getting approved is to get a Residual Functional Capacity (RFC) form completed by your own doctor. This is basically a form your doctor completes on your behalf which is basically telling SSDI that you are disabled (unless your doctor doesn't think so). It can be very beneficial. I hope the both of you stay strong. You are not alone and your happiness does matter so don't ever feel like it doesn't. If you need anyone to talk to you can always reach out to me. Stay awesome!
Your not along I’ve been getting denied since 2013 ! I am sick of this BS
You stated that "I have a lawyer", isn't that something that your lawyer should answer or help you with? Just saying, if your lawyer isn't answering that, then you need to get a different lawyer.
The question should be, why is the SSA depriving and literally blocking SSDI applicants from being able to use the SSA appeal process all the way to the Federal Supreme Court ? Make a video about this. There are no long wait time. Nobody is being denied. The SSA system is closed. And all registered or certified mail from SSDI being mail to any SSA office is deliberately being blocked, destroyed, stolen... before reaching SSA offices.
SSA-4734-F4-SUP
Is that the form for the mental health? My Dr can fill out?
Hi KMV, I would reach out to Social Security as they will be able to assist you with this matter.
I was just approved this month when will I receive benefits
Hi Derik, you will need to reach out to Social Security in regard to that as they are the ones who handle payments.
Is it a good sign if Social Security cancelled my mental exam that they have scheduled, they have sent me paperwork to fill out and they are waiting on that. I applied last July,2019, my onset date was a year before July 2018. Mine is for depression.
That's a really good question, Mike. We're not sure if we can say it's "a good sign" or not... we'd need to know a lot more about your case before we could hazard a guess (but please don't share details here where anyone can see them). There could be any number of reasons why the exam was canceled. But as always, the best thing you can do is be prompt and thorough with your paperwork and medical records/evidence. Good luck, Mike!
I put in for ssi and SSDI and only got ssi what then
Hi Youlanda! There are different non-medical requirements for both SSI and SSDI. If you have questions about why you did not qualify, you can call your local Social Security office.
What is the fee for filing SSDI?
Hi Chris! Our office does not charge an upfront fee and only charges a fee when a claim is won which is 25% of any past due benefits. If you are interested in starting a new claim or seeking representation, please give us a call at (781) 816-9995.
But deaf homeless people such as myself are not eligable for ssdi ssi or foodstamps. But if you live in a marble mansion you are eligable for everything .
I have been denied 3 times and I have one on now Appeal. I am thought broadcaster and I am stuck with this for the rest of my life and the powers that be know this but still deny me as others get benifits for the same thing
Hi, if you are seeking representation for your ongoing claim, please reach out to our office at (781) 816-9995.
u guys aunt real Attorney's that's scary shit
Is arthritis a disability?
Each claim is different and Social Security (SSA) takes all conditions, past work history, and education into account when making a decision. In most cases one condition is not guaranteed to be considered disabling under SSA's rules. If you are seeking representation, please contact our office.
No, why would just having arthritis be a disability? 😡
I hate people that try to milk the system
@@DeviantMotives Thank you Dr Motives.
Yes it is i have it , Jesus 🤴🏾is king
@@DeviantMotivesYes it is! It's the leading disability for compensation! Do your research!?