Well readers I come to you at this hour with news that makes me happy beyond compare. As you all know I filed for Social Security in February 2005. I was denied in June of 2005 and again in October 2005. I have been waiting for a hearing since then! I got a letter in the mail from the Social Security Administration dated March 6, 2008 that says the following...
"Our records show you have requested a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge, (ALJ). You did this because you disagreed with our decision on this Social Security disability or Supplemental Security Security Income (SSI) disability claim.
Sometimes we look at claims again before the ALJ holds a hearing. We looked at this claim for Social Security disability benefits or Supplemental Security Income payments again and we are writing to tell you what we found.
An individual must meet certain medical and non-medical rules to qualify for Social Security disability benefits or Supplemental Security Income payments. As a result of our additional review, your disability claim has been ALLOWED because it has been determined that your disability prevents you from engaging in substantial gainful work. the ONSET of your disability is ESTABLISHED as of 02/14/2005. Therefore, IT IS NOT NECESSARY to have your case decided at the hearing level. You will soon get a notice about the amount of your payments.
This determination is based on another review of your claim dated 3/5/08. We are writing to let you know that we have made a decision on your case. After reviewing all of the information carefully, we have decided that you are unable to work. This means that you meet the medical requirements for disability under our rules."
So WHAT THIS MEANS IS THAT AFTER 37 LONG LONG LONG MONTHS OF FIGHTING (OR A LITTLE OVER 3 YEARS) I FINALLY HAVE BEEN APPROVED FOR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY INSURANCE!!! I cannot even begin to express how much weight has been lifted off of my shoulders. All medical expenses from January 2005 to current day will be paid. All in all not including medical expenses the Social Security Administration owes me 37 months of back pay.
Thanks to everyone for your thoughts and prayers during this time! The only thing left to say is...WE DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love to all,
James
