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I'm sorry to hear about what you're going through! You can bring it, but it is up to the doctor as to whether they review it. Also, if SSA already has the report, they may have shared it with the consultative exam doctor.

It depends on many factors, unfortunately it isn't something anyone can predict with great certainty. Keep in touch with your attorney and keep those lines of communication open. Good luck to you!

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Yes, there are long waits and delays across the country, unfortunately. Hopefully you get your decision soon!

No, SSDI benefits are not payable for the first full five months of disability. SSA may go back to when you lost your job but if you waited until June 2024 to apply, the earliest you could receive SSDI benefits may be June 2023 (one year prior to the filing). As far as the amount, that is not dependent on the condition but it is based on what you paid in to Social Security while you were able to work.

I wouldn't say I see "many" cases like that but they do happen. And SSA should let the recipient know about the conversion from SSDI to retirement at retirement age!

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If it's entirely passive income, it generally would not have an impact on SSDI benefits, but would on SSI benefits.

It often depends on the PT that the patient has been referred to.

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I'm happy to hear that his claim seems to have been expedited! We'll keep you both in our thoughts.

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It depends - here is the Compassionate Allowance page for colon cancer: secure.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0423022215. I hope that is helpful!

It is certainly a stressful process! You can try to reach out to your Congressperson to see if they are able to ensure SSA/DDS isn't waiting on anything additional. Unfortunately, there often isn't much that can be done to expedite the process.

The doctor will likely not have time to review all medical records. You can certainly bring a copy of a medical statement from your doctor, but it may not have an impact on the CE report.

@@BeaconDisabilityPLLC should I update my medical records on the ERE website before the CE exam?

@@BeaconDisabilityPLLC Can i bring notes while doing the CE exam, because I do have a lot of problem remembering things

You always want to keep SSA updated on any new providers.

If you have questions about Social Security disability, yes, we may be able to assist!

You're welcome. It can certainly be stressful - good luck to you!

It depends, SSA can always amend your onset date to your 60th birthday, and you would then fall under those grid rules. It is really only relevant if SSA says you can do medium type work, though.

It's still the same! The cause of the condition isn't necessarily the tricky part, it's the medical records that support the limitations as a result of long COVID and/or chronic fatigue syndrome (and any other conditions that may be part of that!).

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He should reach out to SSA directly to apply! SSA will likely need to speak with him directly about his income and assets, as well as his conditions, to see if he may qualify. Also, if he has prior work he may be able to qualify for SSDI benefits, a call to SSA is often the best way to ensure he is applying for all programs he may be eligible for.

It may not be applying for SSDI, it is likely applying for early retirement, which is a different claim as SSA doesn't need to confirm your disability - just your eligibility for retirement benefits. So yes, those applications are often processed quicker than the SSDI and SSI applications!

It depends on too many factors to give a blanket answer, unfortunately. SSA needs to confirm your eligibility under SSDI or SSI and also review medical records, etc.

@@BeaconDisabilityPLLC thanks appreciate it. I have to do more test. Spoke to my caseworker yesterday 🙏🙏🙏

It depends! They need to receive the report from the doctor and review it, then they may be able to issue the decision or they may still need additional information.

No, education is not necessarily used to determine skills, that is more the past work and skills gained from that. If an individual earned their engingeering PhD 10 years ago but hasn't used it in recent years, it may not have a significant impact on the case. If the individual performed work in the engineering field in the last 5 years, though, it is relevant. Does that make sense? And yes, the firm is able to assist individuals in NY and PA.

​@@BeaconDisabilityPLLC Thank you for the lightning-fast reply. I could not find this info anywhere. I know recently prior work timeframe was changed from 15 to 5. This led me to wonder if the same applied to education, because it is of importance to my particular situation. Also, as you asked, I understand about PRW kicking in, if I utilize my education skills in the 5 years prior. I just figured the educational component of the Grids was going to disqualify me. You are the only one to give me a really good answer. Thank you!

You can always check to confirm you paid in enough by logging into your mySSA account to see your current estimated SSDI benefit amount. SGA is used when SSA is evaluating a case where the Claimant is currently working. If you are earning more than $1550 per month, that "fails" the SGA test and you cannot be found disabled.

It can be. Medical treatment is a critical component of SSDI and SSI claims!

@@BeaconDisabilityPLLC even if the proper treatment wasn't provided? 🥺

It depends on what the medical records say. Medical records are a critical component to the claims, so depending on what they say, it may be helpful. Consistent treatment can be a factor but the fact that consistent treatment is sought is not alone enough to prove disability.

@@BeaconDisabilityPLLC you explained that well! Thank you!

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It is a bit of an improvement! Especially with how quickly jobs are changing in today's world.

It varies depending on many factors, including which hearing office your case is assigned to.

At 72, he would not need to go through the SSDI process. It would be Social Security Retirement (if he has sufficient credits from his work history) or SSI (if he does not have sufficient credits and has limited income/assets).

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Yes, if it's easy for you to pull them. Otherwise, you can certainly just tell SSA about who you have seen during that time period and they should be able to pull those records (with a signed authorization from you!).

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You can, but you want to make sure SSA at least know about all providers seen during that time frame.

They can! Surgery is not a requirement to be approved. It depends on the medical records and limitations.

It depends! You will need medical records to show why you are unable to work. Sometimes cancer (even when in remission) can leave individuals with limitations. You may want an oncologist and psychiatrist/psychologist to support your claim.

The link to the SSI application PDF is added. For the link to find an office (I think that's the second link you're asking about), it's often easier to just search that online!

@@BeaconDisabilityPLLC Thank you for answering. No, I'm sorry I wasn't clear on that. I was talking about the url to apply online at their site. Can you post that? Also, are you sure that we can apply online only because everything I'm learning so far is that the online form is just a pre-application and then the SSA informs you of when your actually application interview will take place?

The online application for SSI only is essentially a pre-application. This is (at least in part) because SSI has the financial restraints and the way SSA gathers that information is through an interview. Will add the current link to the SSI online application. It does change from time to time, so it may not permanently be at this location.

Thank you! Yes, it is in the doctor records and it's more than just you telling them how the symptoms keep you from working, but the medical professional often has to indicate what limitations you may have, and why. It isn't a rule that you must have two years of treatment, but the more treatment and records that support your disability, the better.

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It's an option for most people but it is different from the agency appeals as it goes into the federal court system. Not all disability attorneys handle federal claims.

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@@BeaconDisabilityPLLC Always. Have a great day!

Applying at 63 versus 64 will not make a difference in which grid rule may be applicable!

SSI goes through a very similar process as SSDI, it is generally not something you can apply for and immediately receive. There are some exceptions, but if you are under 65, it's a very similar process and is not likely going to be something that can help keep you afloat while waiting for the ALJ decision.

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It might! The grid rules apply to initial and CDR cases.

You may be able to. It depends on where you were in the process, what happened to stop it, and how long it has been since it was closed. There are possibly other factors at play. You may want to reach out to SSA to re-start. If you are disabled and unable to work.

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