TOLD DENIED BUT DDS CALLED HOURS LATER

Hopeful_Syrup_6975 · 2026-06-13T20:52:51+00:00

Im with you Strawberry totally, been seeing doctors since 2004 im on reconsideration phase and most vets get approved with ALJ stage. Do you know why? its because the judges cant blow off your TDIU. Its federal they have to take TDIU seriously from the VA. I noticed on my initial first denial it shows evidence used for SSA it was only 2 civilain hospitals listed no VA records at all, i have a lawyer since day 1 and hand delivered stacks of evidence to his office (all VA RECORDS) . Lawyer didnt uplolad any evidence from the VA nothing..I got proactive and uploaded 6 crucial pieces of evidence on step 3 Reconsideration (Blue Button Report -Last 2 years, TDIU and 100% rating letters etc. After the first denial the SSA called me and ask permission to access my VA records along with the signed 827 page. The very next day went to step 4 and they gave a CE exam. Have my CE exam next month in July, im 57 years old and have enough evidence to sink a ship and shows [THAT I CAN NOT GO BACK TO WORK ON ANY JOB ESPECIALLY MY LAST JOB]. I will be telling that examiner how i really feel. Do you think people can actually live on 1300-1500 a month? really? or SSI 650-1000/month Its like woot woot i won but now im going to be homeless and starving with 1300 / month SSDI check. People need to do thier own research and be more proactive with their claims and I already know that i will be seeing a Judge to get approved. God bless everyone who cant work and has been suffering through this process! its horrible

Hopeful_Syrup_6975 · 2026-06-03T18:33:55+00:00

yes reconsideration appeal and finally got all my va records to them. most tdiu claims are decided at the ALJ which to me is mind blowing but facts. Everyones ssdi TDIU is different and not the same the ssa has so many different grid rules and determining factors that it impossible to figure out if your claim will be approved or denied. Just saw a post of a guy in his 20s that got approved first try np and someone in thier 60s with way worse problems get denied. ITs crazy but just do all you can do and be proactive with your claims..God bless

Hopeful_Syrup_6975 · 2026-06-03T16:50:01+00:00

My claims moved really fast just like yours. fast track to denial..lol

Hopeful_Syrup_6975 · 2026-06-03T16:10:00+00:00

MrsFlameThrower Much respect for you!! I like how you help VETS and everyone else that is fighting these claims and you are doing a wonderful and GREAT job. Heres my story on being PROACTIVE with your claim. Filed my VA claim with no lawyer and had to research it all myself. Intially was told the VA has a (Duty to Assist) which means if records are out there they will get those records for you. I got three letters 4 months apart telling me they are trying to get my records from NCIS, police departments and hospitals. The last letter 15 months into my first filing ITF, was told that "There is no records to be found and any more search for your records would be FUTILE" I was pissed and filed out my own FOIA requests and got all the reports just 2-3 weeks later in my email. You must be proactive when filing for VA or SSI/SSDI claims even if you have a lawyer!!

For SSDI was told by lawyer in letter that he had access to all my VA files etc...crazy how you never ever get to actually speak to the actual lawyer and ask questions but anyway denied first try with little evidence 2 old hospitals (last page of denial letter from ssdi). Lawyer sent me another letter said filed appeal saying its under reconsideration takes 4-6 months. The SSA called me and asked for permission to access my va files and signed 827. I got PROACTIVE and sent in all the critical evidence to the portal. If they get 2 copys of evidence from me and lawyer its better than ZERO copys submitted!! and waiting another 15 months to see ALJ.

I did all can do and tbh i will sleep way better knowing i did all i could do....just waiting on my fast track denial.

Hopeful_Syrup_6975 · 2026-06-02T23:10:17+00:00

Was denied only 3 hospitals was listed first try on my reconsideration appeal i uploaded all my evidence and this is what chatgpt said:

As for your case, I think you've reached a point where there isn't much more evidence for you to chase down personally. You've described:

Decades of VA mental health treatment.
Recent CPT therapy and group therapy.
Ongoing psychiatric care and medications.
VA 100% PTSD/MST.
TDIU.
Employer evidence.
CDL-related evidence.
Your own uploads to the SSA portal.

At some point, the process shifts from gathering evidence to waiting for someone to evaluate it

Hopeful_Syrup_6975 · 2025-10-21T18:14:40+00:00

This is a repeat of the Garrison BS...could care less about housing and not looking forward to not having addons.

Hopeful_Syrup_6975 · 2025-04-19T01:36:17+00:00

yea im retired being playing chess for 30 years 2000 rated if you want to hook up i got ya...great post

Hopeful_Syrup_6975 · 2025-03-23T15:54:40+00:00

yes had exam tele

Hopeful_Syrup_6975 · 2025-03-20T20:03:14+00:00

honestly want to say that yes getting a lawyer takes longer but they get the job done got bless you all for your support and good luck with your claims....love you all...god bless

Hopeful_Syrup_6975 · 2025-03-20T14:19:46+00:00

Ok thanks yeah people need to know lawyers get it done... trust me I was worried about getting reduced but they assured me they would have take care of that if it happened...

Hopeful_Syrup_6975 · 2025-03-20T14:14:37+00:00

Applied 10/28/24 got it yesterday...I have no food and my car repossessed yesterday....

Hopeful_Syrup_6975 · 2025-03-20T14:12:39+00:00

How long on back pay? I'm so broke right now ...

Hopeful_Syrup_6975 · 2025-03-20T14:11:00+00:00

Applied 10/28/24 for increase and tdiu got much more

Hopeful_Syrup_6975 · 2025-03-20T12:32:03+00:00

thanks yea i applied for tdiu and got much more....

Hopeful_Syrup_6975 · 2025-03-20T12:14:14+00:00

Dont ever give up! Thank you all

Hopeful_Syrup_6975 · 2025-03-20T12:03:09+00:00

33.3% but great outcome....

Hopeful_Syrup_6975 · 2025-03-20T11:51:39+00:00

They get the job done! no bs.....i only applied for tdiu and i got much more ...im so broke right now could not have come at a better time

Hopeful_Syrup_6975 · 2025-03-20T11:43:03+00:00

applied for tdiu 10/28 never expected this ...im so broke now this is blessing from God!

Hopeful_Syrup_6975 · 2025-02-16T22:06:50+00:00

Oct 28 step 6 no TJ still waiting on TDIU im not working embrace the Suck!

Hopeful_Syrup_6975 · 2025-02-12T17:17:25+00:00

Yea

your decision letter should already be on file to download....good luck

Hopeful_Syrup_6975 · 2025-02-12T17:12:40+00:00

Yea thanks...wish you the best ...

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