Comments on: How long after my Social Security hearing does it take to get a decision? http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2008/05/how-long-after-my-social-security-hearing-does-it-take-to-get-a-decision/ Published by the Stasiuk Firm PC Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:02:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Cerebralhaze http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2008/05/how-long-after-my-social-security-hearing-does-it-take-to-get-a-decision/comment-page-2/#comment-4391 Cerebralhaze Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:19:00 +0000 http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/?p=131#comment-4391 My husband's hearing was Dec. 2011. The judge never asked the vocational expert or SSA represenative any questions what-so-ever, only a few to my husband and his lawyer. The last thing the judge said was "very good, that's all I need." Afterwards the lawyer congratulated my husband.(I'm not getting excited until I see it in writing)  My husband is also a disabled vet and his TDIU hinges on the approval of SSI. My husband’s hearing was Dec. 2011. The judge never asked the vocational expert or SSA represenative any questions what-so-ever, only a few to my husband and his lawyer. The last thing the judge said was “very good, that’s all I need.” Afterwards the lawyer congratulated my husband.(I’m not getting excited until I see it in writing)  My husband is also a disabled vet and his TDIU hinges on the approval of SSI.

]]> By: TomaszStasiuk http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2008/05/how-long-after-my-social-security-hearing-does-it-take-to-get-a-decision/comment-page-2/#comment-4362 TomaszStasiuk Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:10:00 +0000 http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/?p=131#comment-4362 Processing times differ from state to state and even judge to judge. The conditions you describe certainly could qualify for disability. However, it all depends on the details (which I do not have).  Only the lawyer can access the ERE to check for the decision. However, you can call the hearing office to see if the case has been "closed" which means that a decision in the ERE file. Of course, you will get a copy of the decision by mail. However, that is often 10 days or so after it is available in ERE.  Good luck! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you! Processing times differ from state to state and even judge to judge. The conditions you describe certainly could qualify for disability. However, it all depends on the details (which I do not have). 

Only the lawyer can access the ERE to check for the decision. However, you can call the hearing office to see if the case has been “closed” which means that a decision in the ERE file. Of course, you will get a copy of the decision by mail. However, that is often 10 days or so after it is available in ERE. 

Good luck! I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you!

]]> By: TomaszStasiuk http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2008/05/how-long-after-my-social-security-hearing-does-it-take-to-get-a-decision/comment-page-2/#comment-4361 TomaszStasiuk Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:06:00 +0000 http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/?p=131#comment-4361 It *is* a good sign. Just keep in mind that one sign is not everything: http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2011/11/i-have-can-i-win-my-social-security-disability-case/ Good luck! It *is* a good sign. Just keep in mind that one sign is not everything: http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2011/11/i-have-can-i-win-my-social-security-disability-case/

Good luck!

]]> By: Jt6463 http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2008/05/how-long-after-my-social-security-hearing-does-it-take-to-get-a-decision/comment-page-2/#comment-4360 Jt6463 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:01:00 +0000 http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/?p=131#comment-4360 I had my my hearing on Jan 9th.  There was a vocational expert in the room who went through a list of jobs she thought I could still perform and then narrowed it down.  The judge's final question to her was "will this woman be able to hold a job?" and the expert answered  no.  Is this a good sign or should I not read into it? thanks I had my my hearing on Jan 9th.  There was a vocational expert in the room who went through a list of jobs she thought I could still perform and then narrowed it down.  The judge’s final question to her was “will this woman be able to hold a job?” and the expert answered  no.  Is this a good sign or should I not read into it?
thanks

]]> By: Jladams http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2008/05/how-long-after-my-social-security-hearing-does-it-take-to-get-a-decision/comment-page-2/#comment-4359 Jladams Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:01:00 +0000 http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/?p=131#comment-4359 Hello my name is Jennifer and after reading the post I have noticed the time of hearing from the judge's desicion in each state seems different. Could this be possible? I just had a hearing on Jan. 6th, 2011 of course the judge did not tell me if I was approved or not, but my lawyer seemed happy when it was over a he said, "that went really well." He also stated that I will here something in four weeks. Since the hearing I have be suffering with anxiety because I have come to realize the wait is almost over, the struggle is almost over. I have been diagnosed with bi-polar 1,depression, and had back sugery last year from broken lumbars, spinal fluid leakage, and 3 deteriated disc. Do these these three problems qualify as a reason to even sign up for social security? I go to many doctors and my medical charts are huge. I also noticed someone posting about levels of education, can this cause a negative response on a case? I have also read from your postings if a lawyer has acsess to the SSA ERE system he or she can check online to see if a desicion has been made. Is there any other way I can check into it myself to get a response or speed up the process to get a response? Thank you for your time and effort you take to answer all of our questions. Jennifer  Hello my name is Jennifer and after reading the post I have noticed the time of hearing from the judge’s desicion in each state seems different. Could this be possible? I just had a hearing on Jan. 6th, 2011 of course the judge did not tell me if I was approved or not, but my lawyer seemed happy when it was over a he said, “that went really well.” He also stated that I will here something in four weeks. Since the hearing I have be suffering with anxiety because I have come to realize the wait is almost over, the struggle is almost over. I have been diagnosed with bi-polar 1,depression, and had back sugery last year from broken lumbars, spinal fluid leakage, and 3 deteriated disc. Do these these three problems qualify as a reason to even sign up for social security? I go to many doctors and my medical charts are huge. I also noticed someone posting about levels of education, can this cause a negative response on a case? I have also read from your postings if a lawyer has acsess to the SSA ERE system he or she can check online to see if a desicion has been made. Is there any other way I can check into it myself to get a response or speed up the process to get a response? Thank you for your time and effort you take to answer all of our questions.

Jennifer 

]]> By: TomaszStasiuk http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2008/05/how-long-after-my-social-security-hearing-does-it-take-to-get-a-decision/comment-page-2/#comment-4311 TomaszStasiuk Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:06:00 +0000 http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/?p=131#comment-4311 It sounds good. Judges rarely abbreviate hearings to such an extent except to approve the case. And the "less than sedentary" comment is a wink in the same direction.  However, you generally trust the person in the room. Your lawyer is in the best position to figure out which way the judge is leaning. Anyone else (myself included) is just guessing with very limited information.  It sounds good. Judges rarely abbreviate hearings to such an extent except to approve the case. And the “less than sedentary” comment is a wink in the same direction. 

However, you generally trust the person in the room. Your lawyer is in the best position to figure out which way the judge is leaning. Anyone else (myself included) is just guessing with very limited information. 

]]> By: Kcanally http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2008/05/how-long-after-my-social-security-hearing-does-it-take-to-get-a-decision/comment-page-2/#comment-4310 Kcanally Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:30:00 +0000 http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/?p=131#comment-4310 i have a ? i had my hearing yesterday 01/09/2011 and the judge only swore me in asked my name ss# and date of birth and then he said that in  this case he found the mental rfc to be less than seditary ,then he said this hearing has ended and goodluck?  my lawyer thinks i might of won but is not sure , can anyone possibly help me with this confusion?? i have a ? i had my hearing yesterday 01/09/2011 and the judge only swore me in asked my name ss# and date of birth and then he said that in  this case he found the mental rfc to be less than seditary ,then he said this hearing has ended and goodluck?  my lawyer thinks i might of won but is not sure , can anyone possibly help me with this confusion??

]]> By: TomaszStasiuk http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2008/05/how-long-after-my-social-security-hearing-does-it-take-to-get-a-decision/comment-page-2/#comment-4263 TomaszStasiuk Fri, 30 Dec 2011 06:28:00 +0000 http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/?p=131#comment-4263 Decision writers handle both approvals and denials - so you cannot read too much into the judge using a decision writer.  As far as chances, it really depends on the evidence in the case: http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2011/11/i-have-can-i-win-my-social-security-disability-case/Trying to make guesses based on how long the case is taking is as useful as tying to read tea leaves. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you! Decision writers handle both approvals and denials – so you cannot read too much into the judge using a decision writer. 

As far as chances, it really depends on the evidence in the case: http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2011/11/i-have-can-i-win-my-social-security-disability-case/Trying to make guesses based on how long the case is taking is as useful as tying to read tea leaves.

I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you!

]]> By: Tanysha2114 http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2008/05/how-long-after-my-social-security-hearing-does-it-take-to-get-a-decision/comment-page-2/#comment-4255 Tanysha2114 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 23:07:00 +0000 http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/?p=131#comment-4255 So what's the percentage of my son being approved? I saw his approval rates and it was 57 percent and his denial percentage was 19 percent. So the judge writes the decision and then sends it off to a decision writer and do they write all the decision or the ones that's good? Now 8 to 12 weeks is that a good thing to wait or is that a bad sign? So what’s the percentage of my son being approved? I saw his approval rates and it was 57 percent and his denial percentage was 19 percent. So the judge writes the decision and then sends it off to a decision writer and do they write all the decision or the ones that’s good? Now 8 to 12 weeks is that a good thing to wait or is that a bad sign?

]]> By: TomaszStasiuk http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2008/05/how-long-after-my-social-security-hearing-does-it-take-to-get-a-decision/comment-page-2/#comment-4254 TomaszStasiuk Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:03:00 +0000 http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/?p=131#comment-4254 To the best of my knowledge, the judge send out his notes to a decision writer, who writes a draft of the decision. The judge then can approve, edit, or make significant changes to the draft decision. Once the decision is approved, it is entered into the file and a copy is mailed to you.  Of course, during this process the judge is still reviewing cases which are coming up, holding hearings, drafting decisions, etc. So, it all takes some time.  To the best of my knowledge, the judge send out his notes to a decision writer, who writes a draft of the decision. The judge then can approve, edit, or make significant changes to the draft decision. Once the decision is approved, it is entered into the file and a copy is mailed to you. 

Of course, during this process the judge is still reviewing cases which are coming up, holding hearings, drafting decisions, etc. So, it all takes some time. 

]]> By: Tanysha2114 http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2008/05/how-long-after-my-social-security-hearing-does-it-take-to-get-a-decision/comment-page-2/#comment-4253 Tanysha2114 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:02:00 +0000 http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/?p=131#comment-4253 I called to see about my son case and they told me I should hear something within 8 to 12 weeks y so long? That the judge was working on it as we spoke and he had to send it out to a decision writer then the decision writer have to send it back to the judge to sign off on it. What does this mean? I called to see about my son case and they told me I should hear something within 8 to 12 weeks y so long? That the judge was working on it as we spoke and he had to send it out to a decision writer then the decision writer have to send it back to the judge to sign off on it. What does this mean?

]]> By: TomaszStasiuk http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2008/05/how-long-after-my-social-security-hearing-does-it-take-to-get-a-decision/comment-page-2/#comment-4250 TomaszStasiuk Tue, 27 Dec 2011 19:18:00 +0000 http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/?p=131#comment-4250 What you describe sounds very good. But.... http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2011/11/i-have-can-i-win-my-social-security-disability-case/ Good luck Tracy! What you describe sounds very good. But…. http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2011/11/i-have-can-i-win-my-social-security-disability-case/

Good luck Tracy!

]]> By: TomaszStasiuk http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2008/05/how-long-after-my-social-security-hearing-does-it-take-to-get-a-decision/comment-page-2/#comment-4249 TomaszStasiuk Tue, 27 Dec 2011 19:15:00 +0000 http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/?p=131#comment-4249 If you have an attorney signed up with the SSA ERE system, s/he can check online to see if the decision has been entered. The decision is in the electronic file about 10-14 days before the paper copies arrives in the mail.  After the decision is entered, SSA will begin processing the benefits (back benefits and ongoing monthly benefits)This post discusses benefit processing after the decision is entered: http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2008/06/i-won-my-social-security-case-when-do-i-get-my-benefits/Good luck Marcel! If you have an attorney signed up with the SSA ERE system, s/he can check online to see if the decision has been entered. The decision is in the electronic file about 10-14 days before the paper copies arrives in the mail. 

After the decision is entered, SSA will begin processing the benefits (back benefits and ongoing monthly benefits)This post discusses benefit processing after the decision is entered: http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2008/06/i-won-my-social-security-case-when-do-i-get-my-benefits/Good luck Marcel!

]]> By: Tracy Spencer http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2008/05/how-long-after-my-social-security-hearing-does-it-take-to-get-a-decision/comment-page-2/#comment-4177 Tracy Spencer Sat, 17 Dec 2011 04:17:00 +0000 http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/?p=131#comment-4177 From my understanding my case had been sitting there waiting for a decision writer to pick it up since October. I'm from Indiana and the lady's at the office said there is so many people waiting for disabily and they r short staffed that's why it has taken so long for me to hear something. The judge had made her decision a month after I had my hearing. I have read up on some stuff and from my understanding it's a good sign of being approved if it goes to an under writer. I have dealt with my back problems for 10 yrs. One of the Dr's that I was checked by put me on a restriction out of a 8 hr day I can only stand, walk for 2 hrs and I can only sit for 1 hour. I have been told that I have a lower back like an 80yr old. I have like 3 buldging discs, DD, bone spurs, arthritis, a tear somewhere in the lower back. My neck has mild scoliosis, DD and nerve r being pinched. What do u think now about my case? Thank you, Tracy S  From my understanding my case had been sitting there waiting for a decision writer to pick it up since October. I’m from Indiana and the lady’s at the office said there is so many people waiting for disabily and they r short staffed that’s why it has taken so long for me to hear something. The judge had made her decision a month after I had my hearing. I have read up on some stuff and from my understanding it’s a good sign of being approved if it goes to an under writer. I have dealt with my back problems for 10 yrs. One of the Dr’s that I was checked by put me on a restriction out of a 8 hr day I can only stand, walk for 2 hrs and I can only sit for 1 hour. I have been told that I have a lower back like an 80yr old. I have like 3 buldging discs, DD, bone spurs, arthritis, a tear somewhere in the lower back. My neck has mild scoliosis, DD and nerve r being pinched. What do u think now about my case?

Thank you,
Tracy S 

]]> By: Marcellakester http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2008/05/how-long-after-my-social-security-hearing-does-it-take-to-get-a-decision/comment-page-2/#comment-4176 Marcellakester Fri, 16 Dec 2011 22:53:00 +0000 http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/?p=131#comment-4176 I went for my hearing back in august. As of dec 14, the judge made his decision. Is there a way i can find out what his decision was before the mail? (As in, is there somewhere i can cal and they will tell me)? Also, from what ive read...it will take another 3ms at min. To get a paymebt...what if ur backdated???? Ty. I went for my hearing back in august. As of dec 14, the judge made his decision. Is there a way i can find out what his decision was before the mail? (As in, is there somewhere i can cal and they will tell me)? Also, from what ive read…it will take another 3ms at min. To get a paymebt…what if ur backdated???? Ty.

]]> By: TomaszStasiuk http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2008/05/how-long-after-my-social-security-hearing-does-it-take-to-get-a-decision/comment-page-2/#comment-4174 TomaszStasiuk Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:54:00 +0000 http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/?p=131#comment-4174 Hi, Tracy.  A 90 day wait for a decision is not necessarily a bad sign: http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2010/03/is-a-long-wait-after-the-social-security-hearing-a-bad-sign/ I can't give you an opinion about your case. However, the time it takes to render a decision is not a strong indicator of the outcome.  Good luck! Hi, Tracy. 

A 90 day wait for a decision is not necessarily a bad sign: http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2010/03/is-a-long-wait-after-the-social-security-hearing-a-bad-sign/

I can’t give you an opinion about your case. However, the time it takes to render a decision is not a strong indicator of the outcome. 

Good luck!

]]> By: Tracy Spencer http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2008/05/how-long-after-my-social-security-hearing-does-it-take-to-get-a-decision/comment-page-2/#comment-4173 Tracy Spencer Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:11:00 +0000 http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/?p=131#comment-4173 I had my disability hearing in Sept. 2011. I have called and checked on the case and as of right now Dec. 16, 2011 everything is at the decision writer. I was wondering if this was a good sign for my case to be at the decsion writer? The office told me that the decision writer picked up the case on Dec. 6, 2011. I was wondering if you could give me your opinion if it might be approved or not? I had my disability hearing in Sept. 2011. I have called and checked on the case and as of right now Dec. 16, 2011 everything is at the decision writer. I was wondering if this was a good sign for my case to be at the decsion writer? The office told me that the decision writer picked up the case on Dec. 6, 2011. I was wondering if you could give me your opinion if it might be approved or not?

]]> By: Hill Sheryl1970 http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2008/05/how-long-after-my-social-security-hearing-does-it-take-to-get-a-decision/comment-page-2/#comment-4155 Hill Sheryl1970 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 01:57:00 +0000 http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/?p=131#comment-4155 my sister moved to colordo , she s been there for almost 6 yrs . when she applyed for ss she got hers in two weeks lol i guess she had already been diagnosed paranoya scisofranic she got it quick my best friend went to cailafornia to stay with her mom and her mom had her ss within 6 months diagnoised bypolar . me myself i hav been diagnoised with mdd manic depressen and i just went i front of a law judge it was a video hearing , on nov 8 2011 i have been waiting 2 n half yrs but te judgetold me an my attrney we shold hear something in about 30 days , well its been 30 days and im praying i get it my atterney semed confadent wish me luck thanks and i wish u all best of luck as well my sister moved to colordo , she s been there for almost 6 yrs . when she applyed for ss she got hers in two weeks lol i guess she had already been diagnosed paranoya scisofranic she got it quick my best friend went to cailafornia to stay with her mom and her mom had her ss within 6 months diagnoised bypolar . me myself i hav been diagnoised with mdd manic depressen and i just went i front of a law judge it was a video hearing , on nov 8 2011 i have been waiting 2 n half yrs but te judgetold me an my attrney we shold hear something in about 30 days , well its been 30 days and im praying i get it my atterney semed confadent wish me luck thanks and i wish u all best of luck as well

]]> By: TomaszStasiuk http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2008/05/how-long-after-my-social-security-hearing-does-it-take-to-get-a-decision/comment-page-2/#comment-4150 TomaszStasiuk Sat, 10 Dec 2011 20:16:00 +0000 http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/?p=131#comment-4150 Hi, Tanysha. Frankly what stands out to me is that the lawyer needed the judge to tell him/her that the forms were needed. I am guessing that these are the standard work limitations forms which SSA uses. Unless the lawyer had previously tried to get them and the doctors were not cooperative (or a similar reason), I am not sure why it took the judge to get this started. There may be a good reason but this is what stands out to me.  On the plus side, it sounds like the judge is looking out for your son's interests and wants to make sure the necessary evidence is in.  I hope it all works out for you and your son. Good luck Tanysha! Hi, Tanysha. Frankly what stands out to me is that the lawyer needed the judge to tell him/her that the forms were needed. I am guessing that these are the standard work limitations forms which SSA uses. Unless the lawyer had previously tried to get them and the doctors were not cooperative (or a similar reason), I am not sure why it took the judge to get this started. There may be a good reason but this is what stands out to me. 

On the plus side, it sounds like the judge is looking out for your son’s interests and wants to make sure the necessary evidence is in. 

I hope it all works out for you and your son. Good luck Tanysha!

]]> By: Tanysha2114 http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2008/05/how-long-after-my-social-security-hearing-does-it-take-to-get-a-decision/comment-page-2/#comment-4140 Tanysha2114 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:01:00 +0000 http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/?p=131#comment-4140 My son had his hearing Nov. 29th of this year and it went really well. The judge was very funny and he said I was very articular. I had a lawyer and once he opend up my son file he said he sees that there is some problems and he wanted my lawyer to get two doctor questionnaire and he sent for a teacher questionnaire as well. He gave a good vibe and said I give you guys two weeks to get the info back to me and I wil take it from there. So my son lawyer just sumbitted the rest of the paperwork this morning. I have a really great feeling that my son is finally going to get his benefits that we've been fighting for since 2009. Is this a good sign My son had his hearing Nov. 29th of this year and it went really well. The judge was very funny and he said I was very articular. I had a lawyer and once he opend up my son file he said he sees that there is some problems and he wanted my lawyer to get two doctor questionnaire and he sent for a teacher questionnaire as well. He gave a good vibe and said I give you guys two weeks to get the info back to me and I wil take it from there. So my son lawyer just sumbitted the rest of the paperwork this morning. I have a really great feeling that my son is finally going to get his benefits that we’ve been fighting for since 2009. Is this a good sign

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