Letter from SS today

[mamascan1]

Hey All,

As some of you may remember I filed for SSDI a while back. I had gotten another denial, so my atty filed for a hearing. I got a letter from SS today requesting original W-2 forms. My atty's office said she had never heard of SSDI requesting these before and said, "gee, maybe they're going to approve you! But don't get your hopes up." :wacko:
I then called SSDI office as I last worked in Feb 2003. I do not have the original w-2's as we lost our home when we lost my income, during our move the originals were lost, never returned to employer, me or the accountants office where they originated. I was sent a copy of the employers W-2 to file with my taxes. When I called SS they said I should send a copy of what I do have and a letter attached as to why I don't have originals.

Anyone else ever have this happen? I know I shouldn't get me hopes up, and I'm really trying not to, but oohhhh it would be soooo greaaaaat!



Michelle :flowers:

[dudley]

Hi Michele,

No that was never requested of me that I can remember. I would call ss on Monday to see what is up. Do you have a name of the person that is working on your case?

Maybe the are seeing how many quarters you have in. I don't know. I would try to get a hold of someone or ask your attorney to do so. That is what they are getting paid for.

I use to contact my adjuntor all the time but I hear that it can vary by state.

Best of luck

Elaine

[raggedyann1]

Michelle,

It could also be that your social security number is being used by another person. I am just guessing. I never had to supply mine.

Definitely have your attorney look into this. Elaine is right they are getting 25% of your back-pay check when you get approved.

Karen

[yellowrose]

I have just filed about a month ago. They DID require my W-2's. I thought it a bit strange since disability wasn't based on how much you made. When I applied I took mine into the SS Office and she made a copy and returned the original to me.

[Steffanee]

Hello,

I filled in Jan this year, and one of the many things they have asked for is copies of my W-2 PLUS last few years of tax returns!!

Still hoping for mine, If I were you I woud send what I could with a letter stating what has happened to you.

Take care and good luck, Steffanee

[flowergarden]

I applied this last Jan, too, and I don't recall having to send in W-2's. But I did have to send in a voided check. That surprised me.

Then again, my memory isn't what is once was (a major understatement!) :wacko:

[yellowrose]

The voided check is for direct deposit information. They also asked me how much money I have in the bank

[raggedyann1]

Yellowrose and others,

I know that when I filed for SSDI I had to also file for SSI even when I said there is no way I qualify for SSI. It could be that you are eligible for SSI while your SSDI application makes its rounds. For SSI you have to ahve less than $2000 in the bank that is why I am thinking at least part of it is the SSI part.

It also sounds like they are now requiring W-2's or tax returns, but that may only be true in some states and not all. That is part of the keep you guessing that social security seems to do.

About a month after I filed I received a denial letter for the SSI but my soc sec clerk told me to expect that.

Karen