Guest guest Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 Hi Bobbie, 6 months is the usual amount of time it takes some SSA workers to get files together. Considering your caseworker was still trying to get doctor info, plan on more waiting. Consider too, really, not many people at either the SSA or in docs offices were working too hard or at all during the holidays. Your caseworker has nothing to do with deciding whether or not your claim for SSDI benefits will be approved or denied. Once your file is complete, it goes on to Disability Determination Services, even possibly under the new plan, a Reviewing Official, gets further medical review, the SSA Commissioner, and passes through a few more hands before you recieve a Notice of Award. If, for some reason, you are denied, Step 1 is to file a Request for Reconsideration (if this happens I can look up the form number and you can print it off your computer - saves time) If THAT is denied, THEN you file an Appeal, in which you will request a Hearing with an Administrative Law Judge. (I have forms for that at home here, LOL, but I can also look up the Form # for you to print) At that time, it is recommended you work with an attorney. But, let's cross that bridge when/if needed. I hate to say this, but you need to keep on waiting. It might be too early to do this - but you may want to contact your Congresspersons regarding your claim. Usually this tactic is used prior to Hearings, so the Office of Hearings and Appeals/and the Judge also have to answer to your elected officials. SSA is swamped now, with all kinds of issues. I imagine Congresspersons are too, but it still may be important for you to contact a CP and tell them your story with this Federal Agency. ~ Gretchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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