Hi:
I stopped working due to my Lupus in November 2003. I didn't file disability until 2005 as I kept hoping I would get well enough to go back to work, which I'm still waiting for (lol).
I got the standard immediate denial, I got a lawyer, filed an appeal, waited, and got a second denial. We filed the next appeal for a court hearing and we have been waiting 16 months.
I was away and when I got home I got a letter from SSDI, here is what it says:
"As a result of our additional review, we are able to make a fully favorable medical decision and find that you meet the medical requirements for diability benefits. The onset of your disability is established as 11/2003. Therefore it is not necessary to have your case decided at the hearing level. We have not yet made a decision about whether you meet the non-medical requirements, but we will make that decision soon. You will soon get notice of your payments if you meet the non-medical requirements.
If you agree with our revised determination, you need to take no further action and your hearing request will be dismissed. If you disagree with our revised determination...."
OK so???? Did I get approved? What are the non-medical requirements? Is that time served (number of quarters worked? If so, didn't I have to meet them just to file?)
Any insight would be appreciated as I cannot contact anyone until Tuesday (Mon is a holiday in the US) and this worry will probably bring on a flare...LOL
Thanks so much - Stephanie
I stopped working due to my Lupus in November 2003. I didn't file disability until 2005 as I kept hoping I would get well enough to go back to work, which I'm still waiting for (lol).
I got the standard immediate denial, I got a lawyer, filed an appeal, waited, and got a second denial. We filed the next appeal for a court hearing and we have been waiting 16 months.
I was away and when I got home I got a letter from SSDI, here is what it says:
"As a result of our additional review, we are able to make a fully favorable medical decision and find that you meet the medical requirements for diability benefits. The onset of your disability is established as 11/2003. Therefore it is not necessary to have your case decided at the hearing level. We have not yet made a decision about whether you meet the non-medical requirements, but we will make that decision soon. You will soon get notice of your payments if you meet the non-medical requirements.
If you agree with our revised determination, you need to take no further action and your hearing request will be dismissed. If you disagree with our revised determination...."
OK so???? Did I get approved? What are the non-medical requirements? Is that time served (number of quarters worked? If so, didn't I have to meet them just to file?)
Any insight would be appreciated as I cannot contact anyone until Tuesday (Mon is a holiday in the US) and this worry will probably bring on a flare...LOL
Thanks so much - Stephanie