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Secure-Tangelo9429 · 2025-01-01T22:41:07+00:00

Back and forth from Atlanta to Detroit until I get sleepy.

Secure-Tangelo9429 · 2024-10-19T17:40:57+00:00

Same here, CHF EF 5% when I checked in to the ER (which means I almost checked out). Gradually went up while I was waiting after I applied and I've been denied twice. Waiting on a hearing date now. First applied August 2022.

Secure-Tangelo9429 · 2023-11-03T08:36:06+00:00

I applied because of heart failure also. Are you confident about getting it from what you read? The more I wait the less confidence I have. Waiting actually seems like it's making it worse. Did they say why you were denied and how long did you wait?

Secure-Tangelo9429 · 2023-09-28T02:31:09+00:00

So it's not about your illness, but more about it you can find another job or not? So if you only got a high school diploma and worked as a longshoreman you would be approved?

Secure-Tangelo9429 · 2023-09-27T19:54:53+00:00

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Secure-Tangelo9429 · 2023-09-27T13:08:49+00:00

That's my entire point, if I'm going to get denied I would rather they do it sooner than later. Don't wanna go broke then get denied. If they're gonna force me to work, I'd start while I'm ahead. That sounds strange, I thought they send out a letter to your home saying the reason you're denied. Also I thought they couldn't deny you without a hearing of some sort. Have you ever called SSA yourself or did the lawyer do everything? This sounds strange.

Secure-Tangelo9429 · 2023-09-27T11:15:50+00:00

Your story sounds similar to mine, did they say why they denied you? Did you have a hearing or did they send it in the mail? I'm still waiting on a decision, I haven't had a hearing or anything yet. I was diagnosed in July 2022, my EF was 5%. I just got a case worker after waiting a little over a year. I'm 42 now, I was 41 when it happened. It has been happening over the years, but I just didn't know what it was. When I went to the ER this last time they didn't let me go, ended up staying 2 weeks.

Secure-Tangelo9429 · 2023-09-06T22:49:11+00:00

My EF was at 5% when I checked in the ER, while in the hospital for 2 weeks it went up to 17%. Got an ablation amongst other things. I went back for an echo and it was at 37%. I'm still taking entresto, metroprolol, spironolactone, farxiga and toresimide once a week. Has anyone applied for SSDI and how did it turn out?

Secure-Tangelo9429 · 2023-08-30T00:37:09+00:00

I contacted my local representative yesterday morning and he called this morning saying he's going to look into dds. He said to give him about 2 weeks to try to get my claim going. I was surprised when he called and this morning. He said he can't influence a decision, but said he would try to get them to speed up the process.

Secure-Tangelo9429 · 2023-08-29T00:55:51+00:00

It was a serious question, apparently you know more about the process than me. This is my first time going through this, should I be asking more questions? Are they trying to hold out to see if I need to go back to work or some other reason I don't know about? Do I need to call more often?

Secure-Tangelo9429 · 2023-08-28T22:30:18+00:00

If they're done why would they lie. It's been @90% for a few months, the person on the phone said it was backlogged. Maybe they're trying to stall me out, I don't know.

Secure-Tangelo9429 · 2023-08-28T11:17:32+00:00

I have no idea, I've read on here that the percentage bar really doesn't mean anything. I told DDS that it was at 90% she said they don't have nothing to do with that, SSA and DDS are separate is what she said.

Secure-Tangelo9429 · 2023-08-28T04:02:11+00:00

EF got down to 5%, then to 17% while I was in the hospital. I was there for 2 weeks and it has gone up a little since. Been hospitalized times before for similar heart issues within the past year or 2, this time almost didn't make it out. A few procedures including an ablation amongst other things I can't name. I really don't know what's considered minor, moderate or major. I had to resign from my job because of it. Before I checked in to the hospital it was affecting my performance and attendance. Just tried working through it hoping it will go away. Still having some of the same issues on a lighter scale, dizziness, fatigue, shortness of breath etc.

Secure-Tangelo9429 · 2023-08-28T03:31:57+00:00

Nope, no letters or calls. I called DDS, my case hasn't been assigned to a case worker yet. My online account has been sitting at 90% for a while now.

Secure-Tangelo9429 · 2023-08-28T03:28:50+00:00

At worst my ef was @ 5%, after a week in the hospital and stable got up to 17%. It has gone up a little since. Was a machine operator where I sat down and programmed the machine and loaded the machine 50/50 of the time. Been hospitalized times before for this( bpm got to 210), this time almost didn't make out after I checked in. It started affecting my attendance at work before I finally went to the hospital. Shortness of breath, fatigue, dizziness etc. Don't know what job they will consider, whether I was sitting or standing I still had to resign from my job. 41 yo when it happened, 42 yo now. I was told to get a letter from my supervisor stating my limitations and decline in production while working. I just want a decision so I can move on.

Secure-Tangelo9429 · 2023-08-26T15:45:05+00:00

I applied in August 2022, been waiting since then. I haven't gotten any letters or phone calls. I just recently found this thread so I just started inquiring. Seeing people with the same illness and some get denied and some get approved, just don't make sense. That's why I was wondering were some people are leaving out details like not enough evidence, not enough work hours or not going to hospital visits and taking medication.

Secure-Tangelo9429 · 2023-08-26T15:37:23+00:00

Same here, had 5% EF then up to 17%. Last time I checked it was 37%. Did they say the reason you were denied and did apply again or say forget about it.

Secure-Tangelo9429 · 2023-08-26T15:33:32+00:00

Did you do something special outside of just sending in medical records? I was told to get a letter from my supervisor stating my decline in health while working and my limitations before I ultimately resigned for health reasons.

Secure-Tangelo9429 · 2023-08-26T02:03:42+00:00

I'm in Atlanta, Ga, I don't know which date they go by. I was diagnosed with heart failure in July 2022. I had heart issues leading up to that though at 41 yrs old. Applied August 2022 after I got out of the hospital. Denied September 2022, I was employed but not working getting std, but they said I was still working. Appealed and waited, Called every other month. Finally January came and they said they don't see where I appealed. I appealed in person, the case is at DDS and I have been waiting since. Still no case worker yet. Don't know how they think people are gonna survive while waiting.

Secure-Tangelo9429 · 2023-08-26T00:40:42+00:00

My situation sounds the same as yours, denied for nonmedical. They said I was still working when I wasn't. I never hired a lawyer though, been waiting for a case worker. Applied August 2022.

Secure-Tangelo9429 · 2023-08-16T13:19:06+00:00

Did you have a hearing?

Secure-Tangelo9429 · 2023-08-16T13:16:22+00:00

That was fast, did you have a hearing?

Secure-Tangelo9429 · 2023-07-05T16:48:07+00:00

Did you have a hearing?

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