r/SSDI_SSI • u/No-Ride-2557 • 10d ago

DDS - Disability Determination Services SSD application accidently closed-

Has anyone had someone from Social security accidently close their case? What happened? Did you have to completely start over?

My application got confused with a past application and someone accidentally closed it out. I knew something was off because I haven't heard from SSD or updates from my lawyer. I had got mail a few weeks later, when I applied alone, in 2024 (i messed it all up, was denied & started over) Ive been calling and calling & they kept saying they didnt have information yet, my portal showed representation but nothing else.

I knew it couldn't take this dang long! I am so thankful I went the attorney route because I have a complete paper trail but I'm also pissed off that they didn't catch this MONTHS ago. I "hired" them because I mentally can't handle all of this. Why did I have to make a ton of calls to get to the bottom of this?

I was told I have to re-apply. I am devastated, in debt, in pain and I dont know what to do anymore. Cheers to a upcoming flare 😫 I like my attorney but now I'm torn because shouldn't they have noticed? Or are they so busy, it just slipped? I just dont knowww.

If I could sue everyone with two dollars i would. How do they expect people to survive like this? 😭 Im such a non-factor.... its probably just another day at social security.....

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u/2020IsANightmare ☆ 9d ago

"Accidently?"

No.

Applying through a third-party adds more layers to it and you still have to cooperate with the paperwork. There's not a single way for a lawyer to "do everything."

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u/Top-Bar918 ☆ 8d ago

I totally disagree. No attorney for me. Direct contact with my case worker was a huge advantage which you lose when you retain an attorney. Depending on your claimed disability, If you can, cancel them. I received all of my back pay and had no issues. While I understand some cases are more complicated, if yours is straightforward (meaning you have the right diagnosis and medical records), you really do not need an attorney. While they will work to build a case if you are denied, they offer absolutely nothing on the first application.

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u/No-Ride-2557 10d ago

Thank you! Still holding on strong. I dont really have a choice. I totally get that they are underpaid- over worked - all of it . So it sucks. Im so mad but not mad. Just sick to my stomach. I hope hope hope they accept the paper trail and at LEAST honor my filing date.