My mother had her disability hearing in December of 2005.  She has not heard the result, although she was told that she should find out in 30-60 days.  I have been told previously that sending a letter to your congressman can help speed up the process.  She is in a dire financial position(about to lose her house) and needs to find out something ASAP.\n\nAnyone with any experience here would be greatly appreciated.
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It's not unusual to have delays like this following a hearing.  The administrative law judge has to make a decision regarding the case and then the decision is documented in writing.  The process is slow.  There is nothing wrong with asking your congressperson for help.  It can't hurt.  If you were represented by an attorney, your attorney should be following up as well.
518777
The latest vote that took over the House and Senate sent a big message to the politicians, and don't assume marches don't work. I  don't know if you were around during Viet Nam but marches did make a difference. It took time but they got the message. This has already gone on too long, so we can assume they are trying to figure a way out without losing face. Individually you write your congress person or Senator from you state and area. I have done that, make a copy of the letter and keep sending it off about every two to three weeks.
76280
I used to work in a halfway house, the process is usually different in different states here in California judges would order people to do a year but are almost always out in 4 months max. as far as phone calls and visits, that is up to whoever runs the home so you'd have to get that info from the Program Director but it's usually a two week wait.
615029
You will not know the outcome tomorrow. They will send you a letter in the mail. I did'nt have to have a hearing so I don't know what that will be like. since you have a lawyer I would'nt worry to much. Good luck.
307588
It took me almost a year to get the whole process done here in Missouri.  They told me it would take two or three months, but the lawyer and the court kept messing everything up.  Worded the publication wrong in the newspaper, misplaced paperwork, etc.  Hope it goes quicker for your b/f.
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He should be able to get it, but he needs to apply as soon as possible, this can be done over the phone, they will send forms for him to fill out, and request all medical records, it can take up to six months for them to approve it from the time you file.  They may also request that he see a doctor of their choice along with all regular doctors medical records.  I would suggest that you get ahold of SS now as there is a good possiblilty that he may be turned down at the end of the six months, you will also want to contact a lawyer in case this happens find one or ask around as see who in the best in your area for this, they will work pro bono, no money unless they win the case, then they will take a percentage of the amount owed you from the time you first filed, he may get it on the first try, but is best to have a lawyer lined up just in case. The Lawyers cut is usually 25% of what is owed to you. Good Luck
206551
My best friend was born legally blind. When we were 15 we went to a crusade and she was healed. The first thing she ever saw in her entire life was a stadium of thousands of people praising and worshiping God! It was awesome. When she went to the doctor's and specialists in the following days, they could not believe what had happened, one specialist she had been seeing since she was born. Since this, she has been part of lots of research and studies trying to fond how she regained her vision, yet no medical answer has been found. And oh yeah, how is this for you, 10 years later she is still eligible to receive the Blind Pension from the Government because once deemed legally blind.....always blind. They refuse to cancel her pension. So she donates it to different ministries.
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From what I read, it sounds like you have a case.  There are lawyer who are pro bono and they will be able to help.  I think the site might be www.bcis.gov
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My dad had autopsy and they took aabout a month to give out results. I think it depends on how busy they are. Obviously this is distressing for you. Maybe you or other famiy member could contact them to see how much longer you have to wait...Im sorry for your loss and will send some long distance healing for you
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you need a good lawyer, my father was a dwarf and the bones around his spine were slowly dissolving. he filled at least 6 times and died while waiting to get approved. this was in the late 70s tho, it makes me sick how some people will fake a disability just to get that monthly check and when some one truly needs it they make them wait. get all of your papers from the doctors together and then call a disability lawyer this shouldn't cost you a thing the state will have to pay your lawyers fees and they had rather approve you then have to pay all those fees and the back pay with interest as well
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Your mom should get his money now. (If she is over 62.)Get her down to the social Security office right away. It will take 6 months for her start receiving the money.But the forms have to be submitted.  I am sorry about your dad. My condolences to the family.
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Oh boy, I've got terrible news and I hate to even write this - but there is some good news, kind of. First, everything finance has said to date is correct. For pay purposes, only active time can be counted, hence his 4 years + 18 months would put his pay at 5 and 1/2 years approximate. For retirement purposes, they will count the whole stint. (This is the difference between his BPED and BASD dates). It sounds like the initial PSB screwed the pooch on this one. Worse yet, it would also change his eligibility for certain bonuses - so this all sounds legit. Now the semi-good news. If he goes to his finance office, he can have those repayments extended out further (in fact, they can even spread them out over the rest of his contract) under a financial hardship request. His chain of command will have to approve it - but that will be a rubber stamp (or should be). If you need immediate relief (i.e. they already took the money and you are short for bills and what not) you can go to your installation ACS (Army Community Service) and apply for an AER (Army Emergency Relief) loan. His command normally has to approve that as well - but you should be able to process it through his rear detachment. This is terrible that someone's error can so negatively effect you - and no - it sure doesn't seem right. Unfortunately, it is what it is and I wish you the very best. Thank you both for your service.\n\nI would check 2 additional locations for relief. One I recommend, the other I would be wary to do. #1 - have him notify his chain of command FIRST, and then file an IG complaint and request relief from the debt through them. (I imagine your command is going to support this action). The other action is congressional. The problem with a congressional inquiry (writing your congressman for action) is that it takes a significant amount of time as it will first get routed to his unit and bounce around before it finally lands on the PSB and Finance. This also tends to irritate folks beyond all belief and can get your husband a reputation - not all that positive. I would wait to pull the congressional trigger as a last minute, desparate shot. Use the IG and Finance first. I can't make any promises, but this sounds like the best shot. Unfortunately, I have known a few soldiers who have gone through similar "corrections" and have never seen the debt forgiven. They will spread it out as much as possible, but I think you may be up against a long shot. I truly apologize - it shouldn't be like this.
431990
Unless you have a terminal illness that will likely kill you within a year, you probably won't get approved the first time you apply. Be sure to file an appeal within the time allowed. After your second denial, hire a lawyer who specializes in SSD. It took my aunt 3 years and 4 tries to get approved. But as long as you file your appeals in the time allowed, when you do get approved, you'll get back pay from the date you first applied. My aunt got a lump sum check for nearly $50,000.
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The gov't upped the death benefit but the disabled are still gettin nothing but therapy!! What a sin. People have to write their congressmen.  \n\nMy neighbor is a disabled Iraqi war veteran. He was medically discharged with a pension, draws social security, and is in the final stages of compensation through the military. When his compensation goes through he loses his pension. When it is all totalled he will draw 3513 dollars per month.........pretty good living for stress.
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My case took two years from the time I filed until I was approved by the judge.That was a few years ago and the wait time then to get into court was about 6 months,but that was local court.I would imagine that federal court would take longer.I know how long the wait can be and how financially hard it can be.Even though it isn't what you want to hear,you just have to wait your turn,there are alot of other people in the same situation.
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yes you can draw disability with strokes......You do know that you have to  really fight to get it however,but if you keep trying and don,t give up you can get it.everytime they send you a denial letter,challenge it and keep trying.Some people have to take up to a year or more...The best thing about that is when you do get it,they have to give you a check for every month they failed to pay you....Simple tearms,it you filed  a year ago,and you get it ,you get all that back pay in one lump sum..........
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Contact your local legislative representative and explain the situation to them.  Provide them with copies of all documentation and the names and telephone numbers of those with whom you have talked.  They can then advise you and maybe expedite your case.