7 Likely Changes in Social Security Disability Because of the COVID-19 Crisis
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
- When you understand how the coronavirus pandemic has changed the Social Security disability process you can increase your chances of winning by adapting to new practices and procedures.
In this video, I share with you seven (7) major changes that I have seen over the past few months. SSA is still open but due to the pandemic Social Security employees are working remotely, which means longer wait times and no more in-person service.
In my practice I have completely overhauled how I prepare my clients for hearings, and how I interact with SSA on a day to day basis. I also look for different types of evidence since many of my clients can no longer visit with their doctors in person.
The good news associated with these major changes has been that more cases are being approved. Many judges recognize that the job market in the midst of a pandemic is extremely difficult for a young, healthy person, and that it is almost non-existent for an older claimant with chronic health problems.
So if you have been struggling with longstanding health problems that truly interfere with your daily functioning, and your employment prospects are bleak, now is a good time to learn more about Social Security disability. I invite you to contact me if you would like to know more.
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Good insight! We've seen an uptick of approvals as well at the hearing level during COVID-19. I'm sure it's got everything to do with judges feeling much more comfortable (and grateful) to be able to continue doing their job from home and the stark contrast to the plight of claimants in desperate need for financial help.
My hearing is in the process of being scheduled. I'm so terrified of the court hearing.
I had a phone hearing in June and 2 weeks later, i won my case with fully favorable after 3yrs trying to get it
I'm so happy for u 😊 Congratulations 💕
I have a phone hearing set for Dec. I am hoping it is favorable and fast!
I had a phone hearing on September 9th and the judge found me fully favorable before the hearing and said he’ll get it out as so as possible. My attorney notified be before the hearing that it was approved but judge didn’t want to pay all of the back pay. Now the waiting period.
Hi, congratulations on winning your case. I have phone hearing coming up, can you please give me a sense of what questions they asked? Thank you
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I want to thank you! I have been following your videos for many months, I have learned a great deal, and appreciate all the advice you have given me. Yesterday I was notified that I was awarded disability-couldn’t have done it without your help!
I did a phone interview with the judge on April 9 th and received fully favorable just on my medical records. June 9th, I received my back pay. Thank you, your videos on Social Security are PRICELESS
Thank you Jonathan your videos helped me. Even tho I had a lawyer, I still watched your videos. I was terrified of saying the wrong things due to nerves and it being over the phone. BUT I won my appeal. Didn't thing I would because I'm 36. THANK YOU!!!!!
@Aleta: first congrats! I’m 37 and was just recently approved for Ssdi after being denied 3x. May I ask when did they state your next review will be? They said mine would be 3-5 years.
I’m scared because I’m only 29 but a long work history of 13 years and I’ve had my disease for 15 years while it’s gotten worse over time it’s just now getting to a point of not being able to work . I’m praying
Hey hun, how long did it take for you to get your decision from your appeal?
Just curious what was your reason for applying
That's what's up.👍🏾 Congrats!🎉
I had my hearing finally last week. I am crossing my fingers for fully favorable. Im destitute and have been praying alot. 🙏
For people already on social security they should just make a lot of them permanent to reduced the amount of annual reviews. Thanks for the vid once again.
I argree with you 💯 Percent ✅
Feel the same... ESPECIALLY if some has been on SSDI for over 10 years...with how much has changed in technology in the job market and now Covid reducing jobs I would pray they make it permanent.
As always your information is relevant and timely. Once again your finger is on the pulse of what is going on. Thank You Counselor, Thank You.
When I was getting ready to apply for disability I did my homework listening to this guy....he is very good at explaining things you need to do and is very helpful. I advise everyone to do the same. I got approved very fast and didn't go into it uninformed.
Thanks for the kind words Butch.
I had a phone hearing in may got a fully favorable last week im glad i did not have to sit in front of the judg. i was less nervous sitting in my pjs lol
Congratulations i know that feeling o so well lol still I got more blessings to come to continue to fight my other matters with them 😎enjoy
Congrats! I too had a phone hearing and found out recently I got a fully favorable decision as well. The wait is finally OVER!
Excellent 🙌
My phone court day is in less than a week and I’m very nervous . My disability shows physically in certain areas . Idk if this is going to harm me by it being a phone appointment
I feel u on that. I'm nervous as it is.
My recommendation is to fight. I’m on my 5th year now after initial filing and before hearing they sent me to a SSA doctor that said they found it hard to see me returning to work as well as my specialist, the judge flat out said the SSA doctor was not the one to make the decision on my case in my hearing denial. So no I’m suing the SSA with a different lawyer. I will keep fighting until I get benefits it’s the only thing I can do.
The SSA doesn't ever win a case for anyone because they are not for you or anyone else that's why it's better if you get with a private law firm because they have no connection with the SSA that's the only way you will win your case . The SSA have their own psychiatrist and their own doctors and their own judge's and they all work for the state that's why you keep losing. But if you get with a private law firm they will send you to their own doctors psychiatrist etc and judge with all of the above I will guarantee you that you will win 💯.
John the SSA work's as a team they are not going award anyone.
Best of luck...
Be the sharpest thorn you can...
Hi John this is my 5th year fighting too, I'm up for another hearing so hopefully I have good news.
John best wishes to you
It also should be mandatory to give ppl on SSI AT LEAST "poverty level" equivalence. As it stands my SSI each month is around $2-300 under poverty level for a single individual. I mean @ least give us "poverty level" payments , instead of "BELOW poverty level"....ahhhh, I hope things start getting balanced out, not fair some people are getting their DOGS collagen injections and other people are sleeping on the streets or worried each month that they may be on the streets....tired of rich richer, poor poorer
Hey arc. Can you file for ssdi or why not?what's the problem?
Lol I'm on ssdi and live on a lot less than that. Your living like a king is take that amount
It's all about your work record and how much you paid in... very important to have a great work history with almost no gaps.
I’ve been denied after 3 times. I will miss 96 days on average per year of work for smoke inhalation injury and 3 lung surgeries. Occupation expert agreed that I would not be reliable to any employer. SSDI is turning into a judge vs medical expert making the decision. I’m thinking about leaving the country. It’s sad.,
That sucks man where do you live what state? I know in my state of Missouri i have been fighing 9 years fro mine the judges approval rating makes a big differnce and mine is mostly mental problems so those are harder t get in my expiernce and from what I have heard.
Thanks for everything that you put out to the piblic.
What else is different? I had my phone hearing with the ALJ on 5/14/21 and received a phone call from my local SSI office telling me that I have a fully favorable decision from the ALJ and they need to "warp up a few things" before I start getting paid. I was schedule for an appointment for 6/03/21. Is this normal?
For those who want to know
1. Applied January 2017
2. Dined
3. Requested reconsideration and denied
4. Sent to the ALJ and denied, however, the ALJ completely messed up and my case was remanded back to the ALJ
5. As stated above, had a 2nd chance with ALJ on 5/14 and received phone notice of a fully favorable decision today 5/20
6. Did not have an Lawyer
7. Have not seen my doctor since 2019
8. Located in California
Update
Received the ALJ letter in the mail yesterday 06/01/21 with a fully favorable decision.
Great Video once again. 7 Excellent thoughts. I'm thinking that due to the COVID-19 and people receiving Stimulus Checks, the extended Unemployment Benefits, Aid to Businesses, and the overall terrible condition of our Economy right now... Judges will be somewhat or much more lenient. I think the phone hearings aren't a good idea, because some people just aren't comfortable talking to someone on a phone under a stressful situation.
You are the best expert teacher online concerning all aspects of SS. I'm age 63, on SSDI and was told review in 5-7 years. This is the fifth year. Should i expect a review again?
I would be surprised if you had a review at all, based on your age.
I am lucky to have gotten approved long before 2020.
Thanks for all you are doing for me again
Thanks a hold lot letting me know about my case Thanks God 🙏🙏🙏 for what you are doing for me Thanks
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I recently contacted Jonathan Ginsberg about my SSDI case. Even though I reside in another state that is out of his coverage, he recommended a law form that may be able to help me. Than you Jonathan Ginsberg and for your informational videos.
Hello I just had my speakerphone hearing yesterday. My lawyer said it went really good. How long is it currently taking for a decision from a hearing. I'm curious if the post hearing review time is shortened. Thank you
Thank you for your time, knowledge, and tips.
My pleasure - thank you for watching!
Great content as always. It is going to take a while for the job numbers to catch up. Overall, using the OEQ data, there were 5M less jobs in the data from 4th Quarter 2019 to 1st Quarter 2020. The big drops will not be seen until the 2nd Quarter data is released. It usually takes at least a month before US Publishing releases the data.
Thankful that I never had to have a Hearing/I was approved in about 3 months so meeting a 'listing/s' is probably still pretty quick administratively; I realize these vids are all about Hearings but for some applicants maybe you won't need one - fingers crossed for you.
I meet 2 listings and as if next week it will be a year waiting without even sn initial decision yet
@@MsWSMA o wow I hope things work out for you. Stay on it
I'm hoping I don't back pretty messed up and other health issues and it's all on records my lawyer have from different doctors she feels my case want have to wait I'm praying cause only God knows how bad my health is other then self and records
I wonder about more people getting a closed period of time, so they need to reapply in a year or two when they may have better technology to show the applicant very clearly and zooming in on them so the judge can see potential clues to pain or difficulty moving. I am so glad that I did everything you said to do and didn't have to wait for a trial. Life right now is stressful enough!
Hello! Thank you for always keeping your community up to date! Quick question, I’m at reconsideration and I sent in neurosurgeon notes stating I was getting 2 level lumbar fusion last week. I faxed in that info and got response that it was received and they put my app as in dire need. I am now 7 days post-op and recuperation is súper painful frustrating and hard. Do you think that them knowing I was going to get surgery done will give them a reason to deny me again with the thought process that the surgery will fix my problem??? Thanks in advance looking forward for your response. I’m down to $60.43 cents in my bank account and I get no unemployment no púa nothing at all whatsoever except for 119$ food stamps living in a stranger’s house very far away from my family.. desperate definitely! Thanks again stay safe God Bless
Suffer from Sarcoidosis Chronic Anemia Lupus COPD Endometriosis ect... my case is at the appeals council since August 2019 , I called yesterday was told cases are not being looked at until it’s been at the AC for 15 months 😒
Unbelievable is all I can say about this..
case going on since 2017 .. I was hoping for a decision by now ,it’s unfortunate for all who desperately need assistance..
Hi have you submitted any NEW medical evidence since 8/19?
15 months?
My case has been going on for over 5 years. Appeals Council sent it back to be redone by same judge that denied me. They scheduled a new hearing last year and it had to be rescheduled, still waiting on that hearing to happen. That's been over a year.
Elle Brown I recently had surgery and I am just finding out through this that I should have told my attorney..
Penny Whitaker I wish you well and hope you get a Decision in your favor ..
Thanks Jonathan! Great video as always.
It’s been two months since I went back to work after my accident ..I can’t take it anymore because I work at a grocery store and they think it’s an excuse when I call out because of my back pain. Do you have all suggestions?
Thank you for all the Videos you put out. I find them very knowledgeable. Im glad I stumbled across them. I've recommended you to other people that have asked about info on certain situations. You definitely make a big difference on these matters.
The judge that denied me a few weeks back makes $172,000 a year.. I got denied during a freakin Coronavirus with heath issues including chronic high blood pressure. I' just turned 50 but were around 47/48 when I first applied.. And this is my second denial....I don't think I have another two yrs plus to go back through all this again! But God have Mercy all of us.
Hang in there and keep fighting!
high blood pressure doesnt make you disabled
I was told that since I have CANCER and drawing SOCIAL SECURITY there is NO NEED to apply for DISABILITY IN THAT THEY WOULD NOT GIVE ME ANY MORE THAN I CURRENTLY RECEIVE.
Consultative examinations have resumed in Florida as of late June. They would be impossible to do via telemedicine.
JDave Foster Would be impossible to do fairly and accurately, but apparently in TN (or at least my case) they don't care about fairness and accuracy. I didn't even get a chance for the telemedicine...the "expert" didn't even contact me by phone, just looked over notes (no test results or anything) from a previous doctor I saw over a year ago!
In Philadelphia they have resumed also...social security wanted new xrays and a physical done, which I had done two weeks ago..I'm hoping to get an answer this month.
This happened before covid reared its ugly head again in my city.They may have stopped now
Been one heck of a journey.
Yessssss it is! Are you approved?
Yes for me to I’m Glad I got my answer before the madness began still more blessings to come 🙌🏾❤️❤️❤️
You aren't kidding. Keep the faith...good things are coming 🙏
Thankyou for sharing your knowledge with us all! My daughter is 17, she has EDS and many other problems, I am trying to figure out when would be the proper time to file for her disability. I am on SSI, due to many health issues. Her AODL are not good. She has been home schooled for about 2 years now.
She will get more money if she gets it before 18
Into the ninth months since initial filing. The Covid crisis has slowed down the post office and the social security disability reviewers. Thanks for the video update.
Hi Mr. Ginsberg. I live not far from your practice in Macon Ga. I was in a car wreck last year and now I'm in constant pain and cannot work. I have had spinal injection, physical therapy with no improvements. On my last visit with a spinal surgeon I have been told I not only need a cervical fusion but also a lumbar fusion. I have a disc herniation at C5-C6 and C6-C7 also spinal stenosis, lumbar spondylolisthesis, severe compression of the L5 nerve root and was told that I have severe spinal instability. I'm only 39 and I feel like being I'm younger I don't have a chance. In your opinion do I have a case ? Also are you accepting new clients at this time? Thanks...
Thank you 🙏
You’re welcome 😊
Thank you for sharing all these informative videos, Mr Ginsberg. I have learned so much from you. I have subcribed to your channel.
Thank you - I really appreciate that.
I have a question I recently got a form in the mail for a review not sure if it’s the short or long one and I’m a little bit concerned about my current state bc due to covid and as you mentioned being afraid of other people in the waiting room who could be sick and get me sick limited the number of appointments in the last year and half to only what was absolutely necessary. As someone with ptsd and anxiety the threat of dying being plastered on the tv constantly had me scared to death and I didn’t think it was reasonable or expected of me to risk my life and that of my close loved ones by going to providers where I had already maxed out therapy. Literally the only point of these appointments would be to vent and complain to the doctor about my symptoms without them having any ability to do anything to change that.
While I did this prior to covid to appease SSA I was too scared to expose myself for no benefit and I didn’t expect that Social Security would use this as an opportunity with the doctors being closed and procedures being shut down to review people. I’m afraid they’ll claim my reduction in appointments is due to improvement when in reality for a period of time these doctors were closed or weren’t offering steroid injections or other elective treatments during the pandemic and I’m sure many people like myself even if they didn’t have anxiety or PTSD going into this pandemic with all of the bombarding of fear messages and stay home or youll die and be responsible for the deaths of your family and friends I’m sure others refrained from seeking treatment to reduce the chances of getting sick and getting others sick.
What can I do to help myself in this scenario? I have been having regular weekly visits with my therapist who I’ve been seeing for the better half of five years first in one facility and then I followed her when she opened her own practice.
Also I regularly went to PT during this time as it was one of the therapies that at least offered some benefit of less pain more mobility and the ability to placed back an alignment a little help w insomnia etc so that to me was worth doing whereas having a 5th Rhemotologist tell me there’s nothing they can do for me no new meds or therapies are available since last year and have risked possible death for a 5 min visit where I get a shoulder shrug and I’m sorry. Just because it’s a different doctor doesn’t mean they have some magical cure the last one didn’t have access too and I end up having to move to another bc once the doctor decides they can’t help me they don’t want me wasting time on thier schedule and I’ve been told as much.
GM will definitely want to know how will the covid 19 affect CDRS has me concerned hard to find any information online
The last I heard was that no CDRs would be initiated until the pandemic was over. That's what it said on their website last time I checked it.
@@stlautismman43 I just received a short form CDR last week and a friend of mine just lost his benefits a couple days ago after his CDR. So, they are still going on and cutting people off.
On my renewal letter they just ask for past 2 years doc visits and e.r and medication list so mail back its been a month tried to call but no one answers
Interesting! Out of curiousity, what was the title of the SSA form (listed at the bottom of the page: e.g, "SSA-(followed by a 'dash')-(followed by a 3 or 4 digit number)-and may [or may not] end there; or: MAY or May Not-be followed by an additional dash-followed by-[usually one or two English alphabet letters? Was it the "update report" ? (SSA-455 ) ? Just curious-because this form usu. does not ask for a medication list.
I have one coming up in Sept. So thank you very much for posting this information.
me too its sept 1 good luck
I want to wish u good luck hope u get approved. 🙏🙏🙏😎
I reapplied in December 2019 and this March 20th and the 27th I had to go see two of Ssdi doctors and now I am still waiting on a answer. Had back surgery in 2018 and I am still not better I am in more pain now then before.
Therecia, I would suggest that you should not rely on the SSD consultative evaluations to win your case. Instead ask your surgeon or treating orthopedist to fill out a functional capacity evaluation or otherwise comment about specific work activity limitations (i.e., likelihood of missing time from work, pain at a level where you cannot concentrate, etc.). Second, you have to say more than "I am in pain." You should explain that your pain interferes with attention and concentration, pace or work, reliability - in other words, why does your pain make you less reliable.
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Therecia your probably going to need a private law firm. Social security disability is mostly handled by the state you will nerver win with them. So what you should do is get a private law firm that works with disability case's.
I am on SSDI and tryed applying for ssi when I called they set me an appointment to apply for the ssi cause it's not enough income Bim getting for my children and I and the person that called me right away had an attitude as if the money was comming out if her pocket that's how I felt she's like it's a wasted of time if we do the application cause I can tell you rn that you won't qualify well that day I wasn't really feeling well so I'm like ok then I started to research and I do qualify for it she just didn't want to take the time and do the application or something I just got a letter about it and it says that I can qualify for the pass ssi to help me to get able to have a plan wish I do to help me get a plan have you heard about this the only thing she had told me since I'm nit over 62 abd nit blind I don't qualify but she fir got about the third one is no source of other income and I have more to pay now that I'm nit making it
My doctor deleted? lost? records of an MRI he ordered, along with a physical therapy prescription from it. As a result, it was left out of my private LTD claim and SSDI claim and has seriously hurt my case. What can I do? I am so mad as I didn't know about this until after I was denied initially.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I applied March 3rd on strong advise from my doctor. Phone interview March 30th. Filled out 24 page questionnaire around May 24th and had a disability physical June 30. On to the next step.whatever that might be. DDD from L2 down to S1,
spinal stinosis and secroiliitis.
I applied around same time as your and followed the same process. I haven't heard anything back yet..lm hoping for approval good luck
Hello, you seem knowledgeable on the subject so I have a question I’m hoping you can answer. My mother received a pandemic ssi card I think it’s called. And she received a lot of money on there and she hasn’t worked for years. Is there a reason why she can get so much or would u think it’s is an error? Shes scared about it and doesn’t want to get in trouble so I told her I would ask around. Thank you 🙏
My grandson was born with special needs and I’ve raised him to this day. I applied for SSI when he was 17 because I became disabled and had to stop working. I am his current payee and he pays his portion of the bills and I purchase his food with his money.
Right before the pandemic hit they requested his signature because he was due for an evaluation to see if he was still eligible. Does this sound right to you? How can someone who is born disabled get better enough to not be considered “disabled”? I never received anything until two days ago when they requested another signature for records of some medical foundation that never had anything to do with my grandson or myself.
We live in California and I really don’t understand why they are doing this unless they were told to review cases and to cancel as many as possible. I’m disabled to this day and he is my caregiver. I’m a senior who is high risk due to COPD and cannot go out and my grandson does not understand the communication required to speak for himself.
Are you aware as to why they are bringing this up at this time? He takes care of me but what I receive on SS Retirement certainly will not support both of us if he is denied his disability benefits. Do you have any advice?
it took me 2 years to get my social security in 1990.they are so slow approving people . with till you try to get low housing 2 more years to wait.
Thank you Atty Ginsberg for sharing your expert advice and always responding to the many questions you receive. I have another question this morning after seeing on the news a survivor of covid-19 is now on s/t disability. Having compromised health issues myself, are the Disability Judges considering this pandemic when deciding on claims ? Have you noticed any changes in decision making . Thank you
God bless you Sir
I have a rare artery disease called Takayasu’s arteritis, fibromyalgia, depression,anxiety etc.... I was denied a few years ago and recently applied this month. Like how can they deny someone when their entire right side is occluded?! Some days I can’t even walk because I’m so dizzy and in terrible pain
I was extremely blessed I was finally approved for Ssdi after being denied 3x in right before this pandemic I. December 2019. God is truly amazing!.. can you do a video on applying for TPD and student loans. Keep up the great work! Everyone stay safe!
Congrats! I feel blessed too! I was denied 4x and had to take it to federal court and was finally approved August of 2019.🙏🏼😊. It was in January that i got my retroactive payment and all. I feel blessed.
I am going through my initial application(filed in March just before the Covid). I have a previous spinal cord injury from 5 years ago and was in a semi accident 2 1/2 years ago that injured all of my back with no hope of improvement without major surgeries. My list of diagnosis and physical/mental impairments are long and I meet some (not just one) of the SSDI listings I already went to a CE for a "physical exam" a few weeks ago and now they are sending me to a neurologist for a "physical exam". I am shocked to be sent to 2 different providers in this Covid crisis. I am in Oklahoma so I don't know if that has anything to do with it.
Hi Jon, My wife has fibromyalgia and severe back problems she was getting Medicaid and was about to receive back therapy because she was already getting help for the fibromyalgia but then they took her Medicaid away and now she has no insurance and I'm on SSDI so we can't afford insurance for her and that's been about 4 years now and her condition has gotten far worse is there anything she can do as far as Social Security is concerned Thank You.
Hi Mr. Ginsberg, quick question. I applied for Disability Reconsideration on Dec. 1, 2019. It's been approx 8 months and I haven't heard anything from anyone. My caseworker does not return my phone call. Is it possible that NO ONE is working on my case due to COVID? Or do you think that my caseworker wants me to have an exam with another DR, and that's the hold-up? If so, why don't they let me know something?
I have a question please.
I have an attorney and the chance to do phone hearing but she suggested I do in person so I did, she thought I might get a new hearing around August but I didn't. Should I ask for a phone hearing?
I applied at the end of March this year sent all my recent medical which included MRI and X-ray and Nero surgeon. Surgeon wants to,do,fusion from S1 all the way to T11. Also wants to remove l5, l4 and l3 vertibra and replace with artificial ones. Anyway I never had phone interview nor ce exam but my claim status now say a medical decision has been made and we are working to process your benefit application. Is this just a generic message they use or is this a sign of approval? Thanks
Hi Joe, unfortunately that is a canned statement and means nothing one way or the other. I received that many times during my initial application, reconsideration, appeals, etc until I was finally approved in June. Best of luck to you!!
Did you get it?
My son’s SSI was drastically reduced because I had lost work due to the pandemic and claimed unemployment. They probably expected a family of 5 to live on what little they paid. I had no choice but to claim PUA to pay bills, but SSA will probably never understand that.
I had a hearing feb 27,2020 right before the virus I had a attorney with me who said I have good chances of winning the training vocational specialist even said I can’t work but the judge sent me to a ssd doctor in March I went there but the se called off for family emergency and haven’t heard nothing since any chance of knowing what’s next
this my experience with s.s. is that i had there dr. ok me but in court they had a different dr to testify to say some thing totally different but i had a good attorney and he tripped the guy up and got him to say that yes i could not do a full work day
I had my second appealed hearing January 15th had second back surgery January 23rd judge denied it didn’t believe me so I appealed with AC it was remanded alj had proof but stated she didn’t plus 4 other reasons it was remanded alj had it from sept till December now odar said I was sent a 25 page report is this a good sign? She did say that’s a lot of paperwork for just a hearing scheduled can you help me understand
I’m 54 was denied first for ptsd. I did a reconsideration and my doctor wrote a letter saying I am disabled. SSD scheduled me for a mental exam that lasted 1 ½ hrs What could be my chances Do you think I’ll need a judge hearing ?
Im disable, have no benefits, can’t work & no health insurance, practically homeless. What do you suggest I do or go I barely have energy to even search.
Go to the gr building get food stamps and get cash assistance
What about continuing disability review? Is that online?
Thank you for sharing.
Sir, my wife was just denied at alj hearing. Basically doctors notes didn't play well & advocacy group failed her, not pointing out issues beforehand. Her work credits run out in September... Judge has 80% denial rate. Should we appeal or submit New application ? Thank you
Just get an Attorney who does SOCIAL SECURITY cases ONLY!!! I was denied at my first hearing so I got an Attorney and I won!! SOCIAL SECURITY pays your ATTORNEY out of your social security money.
I'm about to go on my second surgery had my first one in 2016 now my second one is July 14th 2020 was denied twice so social security Disability lawyer told me not to worry about it...be glad when this is over wonder what's next after my surgery
Hi ive already had my hearing back in october .Was denied by the judge ,sent for consultitive evaluation .and filed appeal ..my lawyer said the judge made several mistakes ..we have appealed ..she said to expect a 14 to 16 month to get a decision ...im looking at about august of 2021..could this estimated time fram be adversly affected by covid 19 ????
I applied in March 16 and they sent me a lot of letters rhe adult function report questionnaire and also a questionnaire about the and also my limitations and also job questionnaire about the things that I did at work why are they taking so long to let me know if I am approved how long it going to take them if I am approved or denied
For adult SSDI and/or SSI applicants: It is common for them to send applicants the following: 1) SSA-3369-BK "Work History Report Form-Adult" ;
2) SSA-3368-BK "Disability Report Form-Adult" ; 3) SSA-3373-BK "Adult Function Report QuestionnaIre" ; and sometimes a "Third Party Report Form"l
The process takes a while, they need to gather medical records; testings/ observations; and they very often send claimants to third party ...
I just applied...maybe it'll help me a lil...hope so. thanks for the video....
Well do belive you to many people dont know to belive in them. Or not stay safe god bless you
I was denied twice do I have to wait for the 18 month process to see a judge
When you apply for a hearing the amount of time it takes to have a hearing scheduled will depend on the backlog in your area. More recently I am seeing delays of 9 to 12 months - the delay has gotten shorter this year.
If you could do an updated video on what you're seeing with those kind of how can you say it the reviews that come up every two years or so I'm not quite been on it a year can you tell me some advice
How about review cases? Are they going to be delayed due to covid?
What about the appeals after the hearing? Is it gonna be the same
I had a telephone hearing July 21st. My lawyer represented me as having a 1.04 listing. At first the judge was trying to figure out what my exact date of disability was. My lawyer called me recently and said the judge went in and found me under not 1 listing but 2. Does this sound good on my behalf? Im just waiting to see what my outcome will be. @Jonathan Ginsburg
So between phone and video hearings, which one would be best?
Currently, video hearings are on hold because they are held in SSA hearing offices, which are closed. My best guess is that OHO (hearing offices) locations won't be open at least thru the end of 2020 so a phone hearing will get you a decision faster. As far as which is "better" that is hard to say. Some claimants are going to feel much more comfortable with their lawyer by their side and a judge they can see. Others would rather have their cases heard sooner rather than later.
Can you apply for apply for SSDI while you are on unemployment benefit with the government?
Interesting question. In theory, when you apply for unemployment you are stating that you are ready, willing and able to work, whereas when you file for disability you are stating that you do not have the capacity for any type of work. Some SSD judges see unemployment as being inconsistent with disability whereas others do not. My argument has always been that you (the applicant for disability) are not a doctor or a vocational expert so saying that you are prepared to try to work is not inconsistent with also stating that you may be "disabled" as defined by Social Security. I can also tell you that in this current coronavirus climate I am not seeing any judges deny claims because an applicant is collecting unemployment.
Thank you
Hi Jonathon, my name is Theresa Hoffman. 1st thank you for your videos. I have received my hearing date for my appeal. 1st time was rejected, just submitted paperwork. My work has hired Allsup to help get my Disability. My date is November 18th, 2020 at Noon, Pheonix, AZ Judge Paul Kovac (if you know him) In reviewing your videos, I beleive I have a good chance of getting it.
1) Fell (at home) injuring my back 2/2/18
2) I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2004. But always worked. rarely called in sick.
3) Had a motorcycle accident 2014 broke 4 ribs and shattered scapula.
4) Have worked as a Radiation Therapist for 27 years.
5) I just turned 60
Question for you, do I bring up my past history, always working through my medical issues. The back injuries from the fall have also caused neuropathy in my legs and feet. The combination of the fibromyalgia, 4 back injuries(from MRI) and neuropathy, limits how long I can sit, stand and walk, depending on a good vs bad days 15 minutes to 1 hour. Again thank you for the videos, I feel that I am prepared to talk to the judge. Any other advice would be greatly appreciated.
I need to be rejuvenated no one wil help me.ive been turned away by ss.thats sad.can you help me? Thanks
I love your videos. Thank u. ♥️
I think that there should also be a another way for people who are computer illiterate because there's people like them who have disabilities as well. So what are they supposed to do in this situation.
Do you take cases in the Tampa Florida area
Thank you sir
Johnathan I am on SSDI, my Husband is Air Force and I need him to take care of me. We have to go to Germany and are in the SOFA Status process.
My question is..Can I still stay on SSDI while in a NATO Country (Germany) or do I have to stay in the USA completely alone for 2 years?
You can draw SSDI overseas, with that said...as you mentioned you will fall under the SOFA agreement being the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces and, it does not cover SSA issues. I assume you will get station either in Ramstein or Spangdahlem, so any SSA issues can be brought up to the consulate in Frankfurt,Germany. What you need to find out if the needed medical care overseas can be provided to you by the military, most likely at Landsruhl Regional Military Hospital. The real question is if you fall under EFMP (Exceptional Family Member Program). The AF will screen you months prior before your PCS move and will decide if you can accompany hin or not.
Will we get more now then we do on ssi
I didn't have that with my lawyer. He actually lost my case for me, because of private conversation of marijuana use, knowing my judge was toughest on "drug addicts"?????? I am going to end up back to homelessness, after working at same company for 5 years.
I've been on SSDI since 1994 and even I work only part-time at minimum wage and I still have to prove I'm disabled
It's the law that they have to review everyone i on SSDI.
I just got a phone call from my SS caseworker and they ARE scheduling me for a CE in Indiana grrrr. Attorney is Friedman and Downey PC per your referral.
The ssdi dont want to approve me.i have been appealed 2 times now doctors dont see you dont review your cases an the caseworker doesn't want to do anything. Kidney disease has run my life. I rather be working, but can not. She told they are not processing claims do to convid19. I'm located in burke county Ga.
What about reviews after one is 65 now? . 6 months until 66.2 years of age and no ability to fight soc should they want to kick me off of it. Tremendously worried with the budget cuts. There is no way to NOT be homeless as I was when I was awarded SSDI 9 years ago. at my age. it would mean sure death.
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I'm been in reconsideration phase since 12/2019 . Its taking so long going on 8 months now
I’m now in the reconsideration phase now, it’s been about three months. I’m going to use this time to get more information
This is so confusing to me it's going to be difficult for ppl to be approved this way smh no mie exam can't walk into a office welp covid 19 is the devil good luck ppl many blessings Mr Ginsberg when I have my call about SSI because I was approved on the record will they check my bank account they want child support info snap info what else do they need to know
Hi umm yeah. Far as research goes with SSI you can't have more than $2,000 in any account. Google further information. Good luck.
shakeema lynch Hi, I was reading your comment and you state you got approved for disability. Can I ask how long had you been waiting, and your disability ? I’ve been trying for 10 yrs , I have heart failure, diabetes, hip and now stage 4 kidney failure. Thank you 🙏🏾
Shakeema lynch yes if you get child support you will half to get a print out light bill rent statement Foodstamps yes if you working file taxes take tax papers if you self employed file taxes take your tax papers so they can make copies
@@xxxits_zexxxreynolds2796 you need to get with a private law firm because SSA isn't going to win any cases for you because they work with the state
@@xxxits_zexxxreynolds2796 And a private law firm will send you to their own doctors and psychiatrist if you need one and they have their own private judge. SSA isn't for anyone stop wasting your time with them.
My brother inlaw is on disability what will the covid 19 evact him
Thanks for info
I need you to represent me. My lawyer lost 2yrs ago and lost. I appealed haven't heard from him since losing,now they put hearing on hold. He is only worried about money. Told me to commit myself
I have a home health aide so I can't be faking. I bet he would love for me to catch the virus.
Jonathan this is my question I was approved you know right after the coronavirus hit I've been on it now all year I have healed on some things and some things I have popped up because of the blood clots that I've gone through I've also got a bad back now being that I can't see my doctor's like I could before how will my review go in the future and can you give me some advice Jonathan my name is Thomas Lee could you please get back to me