I have C.O.P.D and asthma. I am on oxygen currently only at night, and I am on 14 different medications. I applied for disability in September of last year. I was denied. In my denial letter it said that I have restrictions and cannot perform my job as described, but in national economy standards my job did not entale all the work that I performed. I filed for an attorney in December, and they have filed for my hearing. I was wondering on average how long it takes to get a hearing. I have been told anywhere from 12-19 months. If anyone has been through this situation I would appreciate any input. Thanks!
How Long Does It Take For A Disability Hearing?
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You were DENIED because you “have restrictions and cannot perform you job as described”? Well isn’t disability paid to people BECAUSE they can’t perform their jobs any more due to illness or injury? I will be getting my first disability check 2 weeks from today—I applied in January. I am terminally ill COPD, Conjestive heart failure AND pulmonary hypertension…. with a life expectancy (according to my doctors) of less then 5 years….. I was not denied nor did I have to hire an attorney because I am terminal I guess….As for the hearing, it can take a few months to get you on the hearing schedule…….try to remember it is a government agency you are working with…and THEY in turn have hundreds of hearings to deal with each month….. I DO know how anxious you are to be accepted and start receiving disability checks…. I know between the meds and the rental of the oxygen tanks and the condensor that I must use and the c-pap machine, I was going BROKE just trying to pay for it all AND all my regular bills (car, rent, electric, etc etc) with just my retirement check….good luck with your hearing…. I hope you are successful.
If you are still able to work full time in your usual field of work or something similar they are not going to give you disability. I have copd and got it the first time I applied because I can’t work.