sbella68

Recieved ltr yesterday, hearing date is 9/3/08. Started application 8/2006.
On ltr it states-Issues I will consider in your case; I will decide if you have enough earnings under Social Security to be insured for Disability Ins. Ben., if you do, I must decide if you became disabled while insured. Also, I may find you disabld for those benefits or SSI only if you have a physical or mental impairment that: prevented you frm doing any substantial gainful work; and has lasted 12 straight mos or can be expected to last for that time or result in death.
also; To decide if you are disabled, I will follow step-by-step process untill I can make a decision-any work you have done since you got sick; severity of ur impairments;and ability to do the kind of work u did in past,age,education,wrk exp. any other wrk that exist in nat. eco.
Also, a voc. exp and med. expert will also testify.
I was on state disability for a yr. What do you all think ltr meant he wants to know if I became disabled while insured?.
I have not looked for an attorney, I will be calling some today.