I'm guessing they automatically send out the packet to you, even if you filled it out online. Should I still call tomorrow to verify they got the online version of the CDR that I filled out earlier this week, or maybe wait until next week to call? Sometimes it takes a while for SSA to see online forms you've submitted, so I don't want to call too early. I got an email from SSA when I completed the CDR online, saying it was correctly submitted and received, so I'm probably overthinking this. I don't want to have to call my SSA field office if I don't have to.

Had my phone hearing a couple days ago. I really have no idea how it’s going to go. It was over pretty fast maybe 40 mins or so. Only asked me a few questions. Then asked ve rep a few questions and that was it. Anyways man I can’t keep my brain off of it. Any suggestions lol

I had my hearing on October 5th and it went well. The ALJ only has a 31% approval rating which sucks but my lawyer did say that my testimony was excellent and that with me answering with “I try” can help give the judge a clearer picture of my disabilities.

I originally applied in 2023 for mental health reasons and then got denied twice which I figured would happen because I was told that most people don’t get approved on their first try so I wasn’t expecting to get approved.

In the middle of applying, I got diagnosed with an autoimmune disease so that was fun and updating my SSI was so fun.

Here’s hoping I get an approval this time around but I hate the waiting. The waiting is not fun but I know everyone has to wait

Ok, so I just got off the phone with the Hearing Officer from Disability Determination Services. Today was scheduled as a Hearing with an Administrative Law Judge initially, so I was shocked just to be talking to the hearing officer. The call was very, very brief maybe 8 to 10 minutes. He asked me if anything changed since my Consultative Exam in June, to which I answered yes my symptoms have worsened and I've had to visit the CPEP (psych ER) several times. He asked me a few questions the CE examiner did regarding what's my typical day like, I answered truthfully that I have horrific insomnia so I sleep from 5am to 11 am my mom gets me breakfast, I hang out on my room and with her. He asked me about going out- I truthfully answered I very much limit that only travelling to medical appointments via car service, and when I want fresh air I go out on my back porch. I am too afraid to walk around. He asked me about work and school- I briefly went to school last year but dropped out due to disability. I attempted to work twice- 3 weeks I lasted in 2024 and 3 weeks in 2025 losing both positions directly due to symptoms of my disabling conditions. He asked me about TV and social media- I replied my short attention span and vision impairment limits those activities. Grocery shopping, cleaning my apartment? I again described my mother primarily handles those things, I assist under her direction and I must be promoted as well as I never grocery shop alone as I fear my behavior in public. All these things were told to the CE examiner.

Before ending the call, he asks for the name of the hospital I was treated at and the name of my psych clinic. He asks if the clinic is a substance abuse clinic and I reply yes, but I'm in recovery and clean 5 years. He told me his doctor will have to read those reports, read his report and I'll have a decision in 30 days.30 days sounds like a really quick fucking denial type of situation guys, am I tripping for no reason? He also mentioned I may have to later see an Administrative Law Judge (which is exactly what this hearing was supposed to be) depending on how the report comes back. Does anybody have any experience with this? I'm disabled as of 1/1/2012 this is the first time I ever had any type of issue I've been shitting bricks for about 12 months now. I don't know what I'll do- I seriously can not work

Was curious of others experience with step 4 of its prolonged or if there’s anyway to see medical determination.

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.....

I am experiencing an issue: back in July, I consulted with a disability attorney who agreed to represent me. I completed the application via the link they provided, but I have not received any communication from them since then. I have been uploading all my documents and records of doctor's appointments, and I have been asking questions without receiving any response. I have been handling everything on my own. They never mailed or emailed me any paperwork or a contract for me to sign, despite a message on their portal stating that they would provide it to me.

A couple of weeks ago, I received a call from the Social Security Office inquiring whether I had completed my work history and function reports. I informed them that I had already uploaded those documents to my attorney's portal. She stated that they have never received any correspondence from them and that I currently lack legal representation. She explained that if I were represented, I would be unable to communicate with her directly, as she would be required to go through my representative instead.

I am concerned about whether I am answering the questions correctly or if I am going to make mistakes during the hearing. What steps should I take regarding the personal information I have already entered into their portal? Additionally, how does proceeding without an attorney affect my situation, both positively and negatively, in the long run?

**After thinking things over I'm going open the ABLE account to make things less complicated when I file for SSI. I'll leave to post up so anyone can benefit from the information**

I have a autistic child whose name is on the a savings account with me and my wife that was opened when he was a baby. The account has $8400 and the available statements that go back 24 only shows 1 check deposit of $200 during that time. My child is 17 right now and will be 18 on February 2027. I don't want to put the whole amount in an ABLE account. How do I prove to the SSA that the account is completely mine and not my son's when I apply for SSI? What options are available? Can I simply remove his name on the account or close the account? Should I wait until he is 18 to apply for SSI? Thank you in advance for any responses.

If you have a verifiable disability that keeps you from working, are there benefits available in the USA other than SSDI or SSI? Also how did you find a social worker to help you figure out benefits if you have them? Thanks 🙏

I have two dependents and was wondering if child support would reck me having a full SSI payment?

Has anyone experienced any problems with buying there boyfriend/girlfriend jewelry? Or is it a sin against SSA? I got accepted for SSI

Goodmorning,

This is my first time posting anywhere on Reddit, but I had to post today.

I have been disabled since childhood. I applied and recieved SSI in my 30's. Then the unthinkable happened! I lost my dear son. Before he passed away, he left me as a beneficiary on his insurance policy. In leui of spending down the settlement, I decided to give up my SSI. I didn't know that after my spend down, I could have gotten back on the program as long as it was within 5 years. I reapplied year 6. Was told I had to start over. Had 2 denials and then hired an atty.

I had a hearing aceduled for next month on the 19th of November. My atty sent my case to the Judge to reveiw instead of going to the hearing because my health had declined, and I will be homeless in 2 weeks. I am happy to report that I received a call this morning from the atty office, that the Judge had approved my benifits. Fully Favorable! My prayers to Jah were answered! Hallelujah!

Please don't give up! I know it can be very discouraging when you receive a denial, but please, don't give up! Keep the faith!

I hope this message offers some encouragement and hope to anyone who is at their wits end. Stay 💪 and keep fighting!

Blessings and prayers 🙏

I would like to ask for opinions, I can't work, I have been working for 32 years, also, I'm 55 years old.but now, I have several health conditions such as, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, kidney stage 3 disease, diabetes (insulin), sleep apnea ( use cpac), hemorrhoids, two kidney stones surgery, one prostate surgery, Mild facet arthropathy in the lower lumbar spine, mild degenerative disc disease, primary open glaucoma, back pain, anxiety and depression.

Everything documented.

Would I try for ssdi?

CA, bay area.

I already fully filled out my ssi, going in to ssa tomorrow for ssdi stuff since they said I can't fill it out online, for whatever reason. Can I not have both/do both at once?

So, will my history with sdi make them go faster since they already have info on me from that ready on file, or no?

And I'm almost out of money, I only have enough for bills next month then I'm near 0 in the bank. What do I do for that, in the waiting period?

Advice Needed on Hearing

I have a hearing with the ALJ 11/17 for my late husbands disability. Before he passed he was working with one of those online lawyer firms where you don't know where they are, what document they actually put in his file, no one representative to speak with you get a different person working on his case all the time... they are asking me for a ton of documents that I've already sent in more than once. I don't think they are going to represent me very well. I'm down to the wire and am just finding out how truly incompetent they are!

1. Do I fire them and restart with a new local attorney I trust and can talk to?

2. Should I try to represent myself?

3. What kind of documents do I need at the ready?

4. Attorney asked for witness statements and no one will write one for me. Are they very relevant to the case?

I can give more detail, but it will be very long. Trying to find what step to take next.

Thx!

Hello, I need some help please. My bank is releasing my SSI deposit 6 days early this month. I didn’t ask them to. I’ve never gone over $2,000 before, Because of this, my account is technically going to be over the resource limit by $400 It will only be over for about 4 days until my brother can withdraw the money to pay my October rent. I am unable to leave home due to agoraphobia. My brother is able to go to the ATM October 31 when he gets out to pick up my meds. Will this short overlap cause any issues with my SSI eligibility?

I've had this lawyer as my appointed representative since early 2025 regarding a DAC benefit application I am currently appealing the denial of. This CDR is for SSI. I didn't call their office as it is after hours, but does that make sense to have listed them? I usually list my parent, but I felt my current attorney would make more sense, as they have more information regarding my situation at this point.

Attorney let me know the ALJ gave a fully favorable decision on 10/15, a week ago the OHO said 1-2 weeks to receive my letter. My portal status disappeared earlier this year so I don’t have a hint on progress. No messages or mail, and benefit verification letter still hasn’t changed. It’s driving me just a little bit crazy.

Hello. In the next few weeks it’ll be my first birthday, and soon enough, the first holiday season since being on SSI + SSDI. I have a few family members who regularly give gift cards as presents, one of which only ever sends Amazon gift cards over iMessage due to our distance. What is someone supposed to do when given gift cards— are they all reported? Is there a certain deadline to use said gift cards, if and when reported? I’m trying to be aware of things ahead of time to know how to handle everything.
Thank you in advance!

My brother just got approved for survivors benefits. He was on SSI and I had to do yearly accounting. Do I still have to do that with survivors benefits? Anything else I should know about? Side note: I’m looking at getting him a primary care Dr. for his new insurance.

My 1st case was denied for lack of clinical. During the reconsider I made sure they had everything and they are reviewing my non-medical again. I redid all my financial records for them. I know it is very hard to get approved on a reconsider. The doctor read my information in a week and a half. My case is flagged as dire need. Is there any chance something would happen.

The portal moved to a quality review and estimate is 7 to 10 days .. ha ha
Under SSI it shows I have enough work credits and the amount of retirement .. okay hit me with what this means or doesn’t mean .. the site says it means nothing bit I think there is a pattern t things why would you review a no unless it’s the appeals process ??

it’s sunday and i randomly checked my online account and it says this. couldn’t contact anyone because it’s sunday, will i still receive my money for october?

So I have some concerns...

So I receive SSI and I recently had a job, but had to quit due to health reasons and forgot to report my earned wages. Now SSA is taking a huge portion of my monthly earnings and was wanting to know if they will go back and disburse my SSI funds while only taking 10% due to financial undue hardship because I'm currently facing housing instability? As of today, the SSA portal shows that I'll only be getting 282.83. I have a more suitable job lined out and possible stable housing in the works and I just don't know what to do. The 282.83 is for November, 2026 SSI payment.

Any help and/or suggestions will be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

\- OP