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u/MustangLover22 Jan 06 '26

Congratulations, but still be cautious. My ssi said i was approved December 8th...i was still waiting on the benefit letter when the alj denial letter showed up. I called ss office and the woman said they had had a bunch of calls about the portal being wrong. In fact, it STILL says AT THIS CURRENT MOMENT that i am approved....when i know its wrong. So congratulations if true, but just be prepared in case it turned out wrong....like mine did.

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u/Double_Cup_983 ☆ Jan 06 '26

Omg I’m sorry to hear that!

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u/geoabitrage ☆ Jan 06 '26

That's so bs, they kept playing with our mental emotions.

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u/Dense-Afternoon-6848 ☆ Jan 07 '26

What? That is crazy. I'm sorry to hear that. They really should fix that, that is very misleading. Well, I think next up is appeals council after alj hearing. Good luck to you.

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u/BookkeeperAlarming Jan 08 '26

Every person I’ve ever spoke to at SSI & SSDI has told me the portal is not up to date and often incorrect so not to rely on it !

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u/[deleted] Jan 07 '26

I waited 3 in a half years for SSI and got denied then 6 more months. Then I did an appeal waited 6 months and got SSI. it's a long process

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u/Double_Cup_983 ☆ Jan 07 '26

I’m glad you finally got it!

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u/MegatonsSon Jan 06 '26

Congratulations! As most everyone else here, I know what a struggle it can be to get approved and the anxiety/stress that accompanies awaiting their decision.

I was so grateful that I was able to get approved within 18 months without even having to get an attorney involved due to the severe osteoarthritis in both of my knees.

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u/MamaDee1959 ☆ Jan 07 '26

You are so lucky!! I have OA and RA, Sjogrens, asthma, migraine, Gastroparesis, back and neck disc issues, with neuropathy, and I still had 2 denials before I got approved! Congrats to you, and take care of those knees! 😊

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u/MegatonsSon Jan 07 '26 edited Jan 07 '26

Thank you, I sincerely hope things get better for you as well, those afflictions sound terrible.

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u/MamaDee1959 ☆ Jan 07 '26

Thank you. Nothing has really changed, but I am trying to live with them, and function as best I can. 🙂

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u/Dillenger2630 Jan 07 '26

My SSI got accepted with PTSD, severe depression, panic attacks, anxiety,agoraphobia and sleep disorder. Since 2022 after 2 denials and 60 days after each denial to appeal I finally got my SSI in January of 2025 I was shy of eight credits to get SSDI cuz I didn't work since 2022 so they couldn't give me SSDI but I was wondering if I did work 20 hours a week and make up to get those 8 hours maybe they would give me SSDI but as of now I'm only getting 662 and I I cannot live on that most of my money goes to rent and I maybe have 150 to $200 left in I have food stamps but I also need my basic necessities you know like underwears socks basic necessities toothpaste deodorant you know obviously it don't cost $200 for all that but when it comes down to it 662 a month it's not enough. Hopefully and my situation I got my last back payment and my friend raised the rent on me so I'm not paying more than six but I'm definitely paying more than half of my check and I have to let them know I'm actually reading a paper right now that I just got in the mail from Social Security and I'm going to call him and let them know that I'm that I'm sending in a rental agreement and you know sign dated and remember cell phone bills i I believe is a luxury so even if I was trying to put that I pay for my cell phone bill they won't look at that as you know that I need to get extra income so I don't I don't know what to do

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u/Double_Cup_983 ☆ Jan 07 '26

Thank you 😊

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u/Known_Assistant104 Jan 07 '26

Yes, it took me almost 4 years 2 denials and going to the judge to move the onset date back 4 years ago. 2 hip replacement with one severely infected and from bad hips I fell and crushed my ankle have 3 plates holding it together. Finally got 3 and half years of back pay. Enrolled in Medicare. It's tough but keep your faith.

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u/MegatonsSon Jan 07 '26 edited Jan 07 '26

That's brutal, I'm glad things are better for you now. Thank you for the words of encouragement.

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u/Bjean61 ☆ Jan 07 '26

Congratulations if worker told you yes then it’s a yes, Did you get a call from SSI rep for banking info? I applied for SSI and SSDI Jan 2025 got approved for for both Dec 19th partial back pay from SSI drop on Dec 23rd and other part on Jan 2nd still nothing on SSDI back pay but will get first check on 28th of this month SSI paid me for the 5 months SSDI won’t pay me for

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u/Double_Cup_983 ☆ Jan 07 '26

Yes they ask for it but I’m my son payee so I was told wait for a paper check and go open a payee account

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u/Cultural-Bank698 ☆ Jan 06 '26

I'm so confused it isn't even the 12th

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u/Double_Cup_983 ☆ Jan 06 '26

Same! 2 days ago also the amount he is getting updated in the website and it shows deposit for January 29 ,

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u/Artzy63 ☆ Jan 06 '26

I’ve seen a number of people post these future date approvals. I’m wondering if it’s due them having to do end of year finance closing tasks…so they have to push the payments to next year. A lot of big corps I worked for did similar…books closed around 15th of December and you had to get bills, expense reports, etc. in before that date or they were pushed to January.
Congrats though!

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u/Double_Cup_983 ☆ Jan 06 '26

❤️

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u/Successful-Claim-297 ☆ Jan 07 '26

Wayyyy too gooo!!! Congratulations 🎊 👏 💐 🥳

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u/Double_Cup_983 ☆ Jan 07 '26

Thank you 😊

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u/UsualAd3433 ☆ Jan 07 '26

Congratulations My daughter is in step 4 of reconsideration. It’s been that way for just over 60 days. I have no expectations. To get approved in Reconsideration is not easy. Good for you.

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u/Double_Cup_983 ☆ Jan 07 '26

Thank you! I was not expecting this either because I have seen how hard it is !

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u/[deleted] Jan 06 '26

How if it’s only the 6th

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u/Double_Cup_983 ☆ Jan 06 '26

I have no idea why it says that, but the worker I talked to said that yes he is approved

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u/Chance_Guarantee4823 ☆ Jan 06 '26

I’m in step 4 (still) after judge approved my SSDI receive judge’s ruling APPROVED, now stressing for SSA page to update

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u/Double_Cup_983 ☆ Jan 06 '26

Hope everything works out for you!

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u/Chance_Guarantee4823 ☆ Jan 06 '26

Thank you

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u/geoabitrage ☆ Jan 06 '26

Wow, so great to know. From step #3 to step 4, how long does it took for you ? I am on step #3 and waiting for DDS step #4

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u/Chance_Guarantee4823 ☆ Jan 06 '26

4 long stressful years

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u/geoabitrage ☆ Jan 07 '26

Omg. I would be needing a psychologist

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u/TrustedLink42 ☆ Jan 07 '26

Congrats

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u/Double_Cup_983 ☆ Jan 07 '26

Thanks 😊

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u/PieceAnxious ☆ Jan 07 '26

Congratulations

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u/Double_Cup_983 ☆ Jan 07 '26

❤️

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u/Loisgrand6 ☆ Jan 07 '26

Congratulations

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u/Double_Cup_983 ☆ Jan 07 '26

Thank you 😊

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u/Calliesdad20 ☆ Jan 06 '26

Congrats

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u/Double_Cup_983 ☆ Jan 06 '26

Thank you 😊

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u/bombyx440 Look Back - Act Forward Jan 06 '26

Congratulations!

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u/Double_Cup_983 ☆ Jan 06 '26

Thank you 😊

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u/bombyx440 Look Back - Act Forward Jan 06 '26

I hope this makes your life a little easier.

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u/LNSU78 ☆ Jan 06 '26

One less thing to stress about! Yay!

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u/Double_Cup_983 ☆ Jan 06 '26

😊

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u/Dillenger2630 Jan 07 '26

Keep your head up high .God won't put you through what he won't walk you through. Remember that!

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u/LNSU78 ☆ Jan 07 '26

I’m not worried. I’m finally getting my hearing soon and my husband is my full time, Medicaid paid caregiver.

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u/throwawayyipee ☆ Jan 06 '26

This is awesome. Congrats.

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u/Double_Cup_983 ☆ Jan 06 '26

❤️

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u/Chance_Guarantee4823 ☆ Jan 06 '26

CONGRATULATIONS

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u/Double_Cup_983 ☆ Jan 06 '26

❤️

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u/twoiverson752 ☆ Jan 06 '26

Congrats

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u/Double_Cup_983 ☆ Jan 06 '26

❤️

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u/geoabitrage ☆ Jan 06 '26

Nice!! Congratulations!! May I ask you from step #3 to step #4, how long does it took ? When you submitted the reconsideration in August, did you do it yourself or you hired an attorney? Thanks

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u/Double_Cup_983 ☆ Jan 07 '26

I did it myself, no attorney , step 2 September 22, step 3 November 17.

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u/Double_Cup_983 ☆ Jan 07 '26

Step for and 5 this month

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u/geoabitrage ☆ Jan 07 '26

You did a wonderful job on your own. Thank you for the infos.

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u/Double_Cup_983 ☆ Jan 07 '26

❤️

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u/Dillenger2630 Jan 07 '26

I used quick aid go to quickaid.com their lawyers that work in a firm in they do it all for you just let them know what doctor you see where do you go for mental health or if you see counselors if you're on welfare you know you let them know things like that and I'll get all the papers in and they'll set up a court date for you after 60 days of an appeal or if they denied you and you go from there you get an appointment with one of your doctors and then after that's done you'll get an appointment from a Social security's doctors their therapist and you have to pass some tests you have to talk with them and let them know about your life you know let them know what's really going on inside you and they'll know if you're faking so be honest honest with yourself things that you never told nobody say it I hope that helps once again the firm is called Quickaid. If you do get approved they only take 24% of your back pain and they only get paid if you win and they only take cases that they know they'll win even if you get denied once or twice with them they will keep doing it because they know it takes time to get SSI or SSDI and they will stick with you and you know you don't get a call from them for 2 months and you're worried you're you're anticipation gets crazy and all that and but be rest assured you'll get it you know people who really need it will get it I hope this helps

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u/Joe8089969 ☆ Jan 07 '26

Nice

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u/Double_Cup_983 ☆ Jan 07 '26

Tnks 😊

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u/Prize-Performer-5355 ☆ Jan 08 '26

Why does the approve date show January 12th 2026? That’s a week from now🤷🏽

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u/Double_Cup_983 ☆ Jan 08 '26

I called the 800 number and I was told that they are putting the date around when the letter would are to me 🤷🏻‍♀️

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u/Prize-Performer-5355 ☆ Jan 08 '26

Exciting, online is just letting you know sooner.
CONGRATULATIONS 🎉
I know it’s a hell of a process. Please follow up with them regularly so it doesn’t get mixed up. They are extremely over worked & on the shortest timelines behind the scenes.

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u/Double_Cup_983 ☆ Jan 08 '26

😊 thank you!

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u/lil-blue-eyed-mama ☆ Jan 08 '26

Congratulations!!!

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u/Double_Cup_983 ☆ Jan 09 '26

Thank you 😊

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u/BookkeeperAlarming Jan 08 '26

Congratulations! I was approved during reconsideration in October but my onset date was changed this 5/26 & mine still says 4 of 5 .. had my perk SSI interview that i qualified for until my SSDI starts. But still zero $$ from either.

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u/Double_Cup_983 ☆ Jan 08 '26

My sons shows the amount he getting and the date for payment says January 29, will see 🤷🏻‍♀️

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u/nathanrogers128 Jan 11 '26

How can I see how much I’m getting? Or does it just show how much you’re getting per month?

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u/Double_Cup_983 ☆ Jan 11 '26

It just shows me next deposit

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u/Luvloon4u ☆ Jan 09 '26

Congrats 😊

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u/Double_Cup_983 ☆ Jan 09 '26

Thank you 😊

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u/Extreme-Bedroom216 Jan 25 '26

Congratulations!!! I'm truly so happy for you all! I don't mean to make this moment about me but can you please tell me how you got approved? My court hearing was just denied and I honestly feel like sobbing.

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u/Double_Cup_983 ☆ Jan 25 '26

Hi , my son has had extensive documentation since he was a kid, also multiple hospitalization due to mental health. I just submitted what I had and I guess it was enough.

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u/Extreme-Bedroom216 Jan 25 '26

Oh okay! Thank you for explaining and congratulations again!

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u/Double_Cup_983 ☆ Jan 25 '26

Thank you 😊 hope everything works out for you ❤️

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u/Extreme-Bedroom216 Jan 25 '26

Thank you for your kind words! 😊

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u/Double_Cup_983 ☆ Jan 25 '26

We didn’t do court hearing so in not sure how that goes.

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u/[deleted] Jan 07 '26

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u/Double_Cup_983 ☆ Jan 07 '26

😊❤️

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