I just went through the first interview. I don’t have an attorney. I was told this process could take up to 6 months for a decision.

I have had a hearing and got denied. It's a challenging process. My attorney put in for an appeal. They think I have a chance.

I'll assume you're in the US, as I am. I am three years into the process of applying. It typically takes 2-5 years to get accepted. They will find any reason to deny you. It's practically impossible without an attorney. I hope you have better luck than I've had.

Yes I am on disability because I have a fatal disease. Getting kidney transplants is what is buying me time on this earth. There is no cure for my disease and one day it will take my life. But I will say I don't make enough money to even support myself. It's a very sad deal to have to go thru. Praying you get on it and soon ❤️🙏

I apologize in advance for the length of my post, but I wanted to give you details. I applied for disability with an attorney shortly after moving to Florida in 2014. My older sister had been through the process, which is how I knew it would be nearly impossible without an attorney. I was denied by mail 3 times, and then had the option to have a hearing. I've been chronically I'll since I was 11 and had several conditions that on their own should've gotten me approved. Therefore I was surprised how difficult it was. It came time for my trial and the judge didn't seem to give a damn to be honest. They had thousands of pages of medical records, but decided to call an independent doctor that had reviewed some of my records but never met or even spoke to me or my doctors. He said it could go either way and didn't give a specific recommendation. At this point my attorney attempted to argue my case, and the judge wouldn't let him say a word. He ultimately denied me with no reason, although I feel my age (38) was a factor. Since then I've heard it's particularly difficult to get disability in Florida, and I hope that changes. I'm considering trying again with a new firm. I wish you the best of luck in your disability case! Feel free to reach out if you need advice or just to vent.

I am 35 have Crohns and had my colon removed since I was misdiagnosed at 20 yr old. I do not have an osteomy but a Jpouch. Since trying biologics in 2020 I have been having over whelping body pains and severe lethargic times where I can barely move. It is not depression. I have the backing of my doctor, not that he was involved. I still work but had to cut back to less than 16 hours a week because of all the issues plus brain fog. I applied myself in December 2021 online for SSDI. Had to muddle through the forms, long confusing forms and long waits on the phone many times. And to my surprise I was accepted in March but had to wait till May to receive anything as they have you wait 60 months from application. I did not have to speak to a doctor from SSDI. I think the fact that I still try to work made a difference. The only people I know that got it right away were either legally blind or dying and that freaks me out.

I was denied in 2015, and again in 2021. I got an attorney now and new hearing coming up July 2022. I'm nervous and anxious. I've given it to God. The worry causes me flares.

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I got SSI on my second application it took 6 months most people have to take it to the court of appeals though it's stressful I hope you get it

It's very good you have an attorney! The process took me three years but I was approved the first time I went to court. My advice, keep track of every phone call, doctors visits and outcomes and always tell your attorney exactly how you hurt. I wish you luck on your journey!