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How long did it take for you to get approved for disability benefits?
Poll ended at 12 Nov 2007, 1:54 pm
1st try 57%  57%  [ 4 ]
1st appeal 43%  43%  [ 3 ]
2nd appeal 0%  0%  [ 0 ]
Total votes : 7

ADoyle
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Joined: 16 Dec 2005
Age: 48
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Location: Southern California, USA

14 Oct 2007, 4:50 pm

I got it on my first appeal, as I was rejected when I applied. I also had some money before the rejection, but I saved that in case I had to pay them back. I had an attorney who handles Social Security appeals for a living, and I didn't even have to go before a judge. I've heard that most who apply for SSI get rejected but usually appeals are successful. I'm mostly interested in it for the health insurance, as once I get a job, I'd probably make too much for the income.


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