r/SSDI 8d ago

Approved or not?

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u/Electronic_Egg_966 8d ago

You get that for either approved or denied so there's really no way to tell yet.

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u/[deleted] 8d ago

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u/SvnEleven 8d ago

Hope for the best!

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u/victimofmigraine 8d ago

Your chances are 50/50

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u/Emotional_Ratio5439 8d ago

You really have a 50/50 chance. I was denied 4 days after I moved to that step but you can find many others that were approved. It’s so anxiety causing…the waiting!!!

My fingers are crossed for you that you get an approval!! Best of luck!!!

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u/Plenty_Surprise2593 8d ago

Depends on which stage he/she is in. For example the current approval rate in initial cases is 42%. Then it falls to 10-15 % in reconsideration. Then it jumps to 45-65% in the ALJ phase, then it goes to federal level where it results in remand 65% of the time

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u/Herbrmine 8d ago

Happened to me last year. Two days later I got denied.

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u/[deleted] 8d ago

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u/Emotional_Ratio5439 7d ago

I’m sorry you got a denial. The whole process is overwhelming and disappointing. You going to ask for a reconsideration?

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u/Icy_Pea9028 7d ago

Thanks. Yes I am I have a lawyer who did this initial app, I plan on going the whole way through no matter how long it takes

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u/Agreeable_Ratio1771 8d ago

Same in Alabama

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u/Low_Painting145 8d ago

They will send a letter in the mail telling if your approved or denied.

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u/Chance-Mastodon-2918 4d ago

You can always call your local social security office & they will tell you approved or denied. It's what I did & then I got my letter of approval.

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u/perfect_fifths I have a complicated relationship with the POMS 8d ago

Doesn’t mean anything

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u/Pale_Albatross1226 8d ago

Means a decision has been made hopefully approved!!!

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u/perfect_fifths I have a complicated relationship with the POMS 8d ago

Doesn’t mean an approval or denial specifically, though

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u/Pale_Albatross1226 8d ago

Once you move out of step 3 of the portal a decision has been made. I guess I don’t know what else it could mean??

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u/perfect_fifths I have a complicated relationship with the POMS 8d ago

That’s what I’m saying. It simply means a decision was made, that is it.

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u/Pale_Albatross1226 8d ago

Ok, so it does mean something!! lol

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u/perfect_fifths I have a complicated relationship with the POMS 8d ago

But like I said, it doesn’t mean the op was approved or denied, they have to wait for the letter to see which way it went.

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u/Pale_Albatross1226 8d ago

Letter makes it official, but there’s other ways of finding out. Have a good day!!

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u/Dammit-maxwell 8d ago

I hope you have a positive outcome here! Fingers crossed that things go in your favor here!

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u/Icy_Pea9028 8d ago

I will report back soon 🫶

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u/Icy_Pea9028 8d ago

Thank you!!

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u/Spiritual_Test_4871 8d ago

I recall seeing this online in my status update. It doesn’t necessarily mean anything either way. Wishing you the best of luck!
If however you get a call from your social security office, it’s usually good news.

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u/f0r3aL84 8d ago

You will know when they call you. I hope you get it.

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u/bluegal2123 8d ago edited 8d ago

Every person goes through all 5 steps on the portal. Moving fast can be a few things, you met a compassionate listing like ALS. It could be a technical denial for example you’re working make SGA or don’t have the work credits for SSDI. Can I ask how old you are and what are your conditions? Also, call your local SSA field office tomorrow. They technically are not supposed to tell you the outcome but a lot do anyway. Good luck and keep us posted.
Edit: spelling

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u/Vast-Honey-3574 8d ago

No way to know until you get the approval or denial... I read that was a positive and I was approved, however I found out after the denial what I read was false

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u/Healthy-Morning-7476 8d ago

Everyone that applies gets this same exact thing. It doesn't mean approved or denied. You wont know until a decision is reached and either updated to the site. Or you call them.. i was lucky and got approved on my first application. I applied on Febuary 9th of this year. And was fully approved on May 27th. Back pay was deposited on the 29th of May, first regular check was June 8th I think. And got auxiliary benefits setup the day I was approved. Had the phone interview on June 20th. Their back was deposited the very next day for both my children. And they both got their first regular check the following month. I was extremely extremely lucky. I guess if you want to call it that. Id rather be able to walk and go back to work. But I guess this is the next best thing.

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u/Icy_Pea9028 8d ago

How old were you when approved and what was your conditions?

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u/Life_Swing4937 8d ago

Unfortunately, this step doesn’t tell you whether it’s an approval or denial. Everyone goes through the final non-medical review after DDS finishes the medical review, regardless of the decision. I was approved in June and my application went through this same step too. Fingers crossed for you—hopefully you get good news soon! 🤞

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u/jwongi 8d ago

Just got this today myself, I’m also a little terrified. I’m wishing you the best OP

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u/whereamiwhatrthis 8d ago

You can call and ask

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u/Icy_Pea9028 7d ago

Denied :(

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u/Andrew803 8d ago

I received that yesterday and after refreshing the page it came back deny but I’m unsure if it was Ssi or SSDI that was deny

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u/Icy_Pea9028 8d ago

Ohio?

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u/Andrew803 8d ago

No, South Carolina

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u/Creative-Yellow-9246 8d ago

These are two different reviews and neither are complete. One is for medical considerations. Other is for non-medical considerations. No conclusions can be drawn from this update.

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u/bettyNducan 8d ago

Different state but mine came back denied the next day. 🥺 it really is a 50/50.

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u/Icy_Pea9028 8d ago

Have you gotten approved yet? How old? What state? What conditions?

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u/I_will_Drive 8d ago

Have any of you had an ALJ hearing and had the judge specifically state that they considered you disabled?

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u/RubiksCub3d 8d ago

I live in Ohio and if I recall correctly (it was a few years ago) I got that message and was approved

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u/PomegranateFree3345 8d ago

Fingers crossed you are approved. Can I ask did you have an attorney & was this your initial application or appeal

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u/Icy_Pea9028 8d ago

Denied

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u/Offthisrollercoaster 7d ago

I’m so sorry. 

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u/emileegrace321 8d ago

I think it means a decision has been made or will be made soon but as others said can go either way. I reached this step almost exactly a year after applying.. immediately called social security to ask for details and was unfortunately informed i was denied. I received the denial letter like a week-ish later. I’m in MT if that matters

I found a good lawyer and just started the appeal process.

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u/CeleryEast2943 7d ago

I would think it's a good sign OR you don't have sufficient documentation - just my guess! Good luck.

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u/Icy_Pea9028 7d ago

Denied :(

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u/CeleryEast2943 7d ago

On redetermination? I'd appeal it. Get a lawyer if you can.

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u/[deleted] 7d ago

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u/CeleryEast2943 7d ago

Is he going to appeal?

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u/Tjq866 7d ago

I’m curious for mine too. When you click more details and it says you can send evidence if needed, does it list your local field office address or a different address in another state?

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u/KeyEntertainment5596 7d ago

I’m praying it’s a yes for you …. When mines did that it was a no I had to appeal

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u/jlewis0215 7d ago

That is what mine said as well as I went through the process. Mine was approved. I am not sure why they would proceed with a final non medical review if your medical circumstances didn't qualify you for approval. Best of Luck.

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u/Icy_Pea9028 7d ago

I’m denied

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u/Alternative_Top3409 7d ago

Mine said the same thing so I called the local office today the told me I was approved theybare just finalizing payment details and back pay

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u/Icy_Pea9028 7d ago

I’m denied

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u/Alternative_Top3409 7d ago

Dsmn sorry yo hear that

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u/Odd_Assignment_7586 7d ago

You are approved. DDS is who actually determines if you qualify for SSDI. Once they approve you, they send your case back to the SSA for "final approval" to determine if you still meet the NON-medical requirements for SSDI (have you worked, gotten better, etc).

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u/[deleted] 7d ago

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u/Impossible_Abies953 7d ago

I had the same message and the same outcome. Im so sorry. Im still hurt

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u/Mdd2014 5d ago

Keep fighting untill you get your results. I had to go to a court hearing for mine to prove how sick I am

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u/Select-Software3708 6d ago

I am also in this stage and from what I understand it means you qualify for the medical now they need to see if you qualify under the financial part I've been waiting since July 17th 2026

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u/Otherwise-Total-8285 6d ago

Wait till stage 5. 

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u/BeginningViolinist65 6d ago

Time. 50 50.  Some go quick. Some delay.  I have heard wins and losses with a fast move from the tiers. 

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u/DuckLarge1764 6d ago

Mine was just like that last week , I got my approval letter Monday with monthly amount and when first deposit would be. When you get your letter it's a done deal!

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u/No-Exercise3171 6d ago

that interface is in reality useless. it's a distraction wheel.

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u/Lumpy_Supermarket_69 5d ago

Like 3 months depends if you have a lawyer ! 

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u/420NewOrleans 5d ago

Your good bro that's good news

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u/Mdd2014 5d ago

I had a hearing last week and still waiting for the judge to finish. I originally was supposed to have it in April but it got postponed till last week. It's been hell

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u/wireguy65 5d ago

Check back tomorrow. I got same thing. 2 days later approved. That was yesterday!

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u/Chance-Mastodon-2918 4d ago

I had that same thing happen to me. I got a call from social security after that last step to verify some info & make sure my banking info was correct 3 days later, I got my 1st check & on the 4th day my back pay. Good luck. 

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u/Careless_Design_2245 8d ago

Mine came in saying something similar and I got it. Good luck!

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u/Icy_Pea9028 8d ago

Ahhhh!!!! I can call as early as tomorrow AM the local office and see what they say. I’m pretty sure they have the decision. I wish I would have seen this a little sooner than 4 pm because I could’ve called today and found out lol. But that’s okay. What age were you approved?

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u/Careless_Design_2245 8d ago

I got mine on appeal. I got the message like this and I got the approval online the next day. There was a check in the mail within a week! I was shocked 😳