Help! Anyone Get One Of These? - Disabilities Message Board

thechild · 07-12-2007, 01:34 PM

Hello, I'll try to make this as short as possible, but I need help, and I can;t seem to find it anywhere. Ok....Applied for SSD, turned down on initial (of course) Applied for reconsideration, turned down again. So now I am sitting here waiting for a court date in front of the ALJ, and I get this letter this past Saturday (thought it was the court date) Wrong.....here is the general body of it...Office of disability Adjudication and review (ODAR) has requested that the DDS (been there twice already) examine the evidence supporting your SSD claim. this review may result in a favorable decision on your disability claim. If we cannot make a fully favorable decision, your claim will be returned to ODAR without any interruption in the appeals process. Our review will not delay a hearing, if necessary, on your claim.......OK, SS is trying to streamline the process (cutting out reconsideration stage gradually) so why are they remanding it to the DDS yet AGAIN when I should be going in front of the ALJ? I called my lawyer, her paralegal said, "Oh everyone gets one of those" I told her, "no, I've already been turned down twice, I should be going in front of the ALJ" STILL couldn't get an answer from her! Can someone please help? I am at the end of my rope with this crap, now I am totally stressed out over this! Any answers would be greatly appreciated! P.S. I went through the "3" processes before, got turned down all the way through the ALJ, did NOT get a letter like this then.

Short turned out long LOL

thechild · 07-13-2007, 11:34 AM

Please, if no one has gotten a letter like this, does anyone know what it means? Any reply would be greatly appreciated.

bwitht · 07-13-2007, 01:19 PM

Voodoo,

Sorry I do not know what that letter is specifically, but here is what I think it means. Take it for what it is worth.

It is quite possible that the ODAR looks over each case prior to setting a hearing date. Should they see some reason that the case should have been approved prior to ALJ, they send it back for another look-see. Basicly saying, "Hey guys, don't waist the judge's valuable time, just approve this one already!" If they do not, a hearing date will be scheduled. I hope I am right, that would mean you have a very, very good case.

I just went and did some looking around the SSA hearing process, and I am not sure, but it looks like I may be right. The ODAR administers the hearing and appeals process.

cantell · 07-13-2007, 03:28 PM

hey VD I agree with the last poster..I just came on the check new post..anyway I read what you said the letter stated and like I said I agree with the last poster..this is a very good thing!! it could save you from having to go in front of the ALJ and go stright to the next stage (wait for the check in the mail) sooo cheer up! if these guys say no it just means you will have to go in front of the ALJ..and continue your normal wait..me I would keep my fingers crossed that the ODAR folks approve you (er..the ones that sent your the letter/notice)

I will keep my fingers crossed for you! I am hateing the waiting and would love to get one of thoes letters!
good luck and hope your hear some good news soon!!

thechild · 07-13-2007, 09:34 PM

Thanks so much for the replies, I really appreciate it

I sure hope you all are right, it's been a long road. (I'm sure you both know that!) Keep your fingers crossed, and I'll let you know if I hear anything else. Good luck to both of you if you are still waiting, hope you get yours soon...