How to Win Your SSD Case in 3 Months 

Sir, you are the best, I watched several of your videos before applying for SSDI , I completed the application with all of my medical problems and medications. I applied Dec. 15 , 2021 , I received my approval letter Jan. 27 , 2022 !! (I did have 18 years of medical records to support me and HAD kept the same job 28 years ) THANK YOU SO MUCH !!!

You're videos are so educational and helpful. I have open case but you never really know what ss will do. I especially liked your video concerning combined issues.

It took me 3 years & that was a great doctor that knew how to fill out the paperwork. I don’t have him anymore. I really hate that.

I wished that I had known of this s few years ago, however I will be going back to my primary Doctor to correct the mistakes on my record. I will be sure that the listings I meet will be documented correctly.. sadly my attorney did not make sure that my medical records met the listings before my hearing. I was so pissed. Oh my gosh I told them why would they proceed without making sure of this? But my primary Doctor is the only other one that I need to see to correct my records. Thanks

How are you today my question is what is a brief I was given one at my disability hearing and judge awarded my claim there at hearing basically off the brief

How do I contact Social Security to check on the status of my case to make sure they have my information and are working on it

I have severe Anxiety and Depression, also degenerative discs and pinched nerves in my neck, I hope I can hold out this long.

I don't understand why you say there is a 2 year backlog? I applied and was approved in 3 months. No lawyer needed. The 5 month waiting period is killing me though. I go to court to be evicted on Friday and seriously no where to go.

very informative most people have no idea what goes on and how it works.It is so easy to get denial over the simplist things.Thank you

Iv been watching your videos and you have a lot of helpful information. I live in nc.i am going to try to file for disability. Do you take cases in nc. Or do you have a attorney you would recommend? Thank you

You can access the listing straight from the ssa.gov website...all the info you need is there include income limits

Was very helpful. I've been tryin to get my disability for a while with no success. I'm 59.5 years old recently divorced no ALIMONY (thats another story) I had to quit my Dr. No ins. I have a titanium plate on neck c3 thru c6 scoliosis n bulging disc in lumbar L1 thru L6. N breathing prob But no help been constant turned down I give up n make the best of what I can.

Send in all you medical record with your applications. It work for me.

Thanks good information I got diabetic nerves damage n neuraphaty on both feet n had mental health issues like panick attack n inxaity disorder n bulge diss in my back 4 n 1 in my neck now I got chronic pain all over my body is crazy I have to take Percocet that the only way I will function n walk around the neborhood just for half an hour because l loss my balances plus Xanax for my mental health n other condition this April it be 3 years I got a attorney working in my case but damn it take to much I loos my job that I had for 21 years because of my health problem n homeless my brother is giving me shelters until I fix my life

Thank you John!!

My mom was totally paralyzed from head to toe from a car accident key WORD is totally paralyzed took over 2 years and when she did get before the judge the judge went off said she should have gotten it the same day social security examiners are evil as hell I mean how do these people sleep at night

I'm on my final appeal. Claim started 10-19.

Does small vessel disease pad serious enough to meet the PAD (cardiovascular 4.12) listing?

I have a question regarding the initial application. I have several physical conditions and also several mental conditions. One of my physical condition (a lung condition) meets the listing for decreased oxygen levels however it’s only documented once in my record and ss listing requires two. I also have mental health issues (depression, anxiety, add) which almost but not quite meet the listing. Collectively however they’re debilitating, is there a way to package the initial application to highlight my reduced function due to multiple illnesses?

Hi Jonathan, can you explain to us what the difference is in SSI, SSDI and SSA. I get so confused on those. Thank youu!

it took so long time, please tell me what is it? I think not 3 monthes but 3 years! or 30 years ?

Hi, Mr jonathan I have a question about { on the record decision} i was reading about it, do you think is a good idea to try to ask for one before to go to a hearing if i have records?

I filed for SSDI on Nov 1, 2016. On Nov 16, 2016 I received a call from SSI and was told that SSI was ready to start cutting checks and my first check will come on Dec 1, 2016 in the amount of $12.50 a month..YES $12.50. Does this mean my SSDI case will be approved? And if so is $12.50 all I'm entitled to ? I'm married and wife makes $24,000 yearly. I suffer from COPD/EMPHYSEMA, PTSD and Major Depression.

What if u have bulging disc L345 but they are not herniaed

I sustained a 3-piece proximal humeral fracture (listening 101.7) and a full shoulder dislocation over a year ago. It was also discovered that I buldged two lumbar discs. These injuries prevent me from sitting or standing in one place for more than 10-minutes. I've also had 2 surgeries to repair my shoulder. I can't completely escape the chronic pain, cannot rest well or focus on anything for more than 5 or 10 minutes. I also have to rely on narcotic pain killers on a daily basis. I did file for SSDI and am waiting for the initial response. I think that my injury clearly places me in the mesoskeletal injury listing. I am also 55 years old. Is it possible that I might be approved early in the process without waiting for a hearing? I tried to be very thorough and provided a lot of information to the Adjudicator. Thanks!

I appreciate you sharing this information I do have one question. I noticed this was posted 6 yrs ago is this information still good today in 2022 or has social security changed anything.? No disrespect intended I just know some places change rules and so I was curious. I've been watching all of your videos. Just got my 3rd denial and trying to find a lawyer so working on getting everything as in order as I'm able to assist them in helping me better and hopefully win.

You got it the first time

wow ive got 2 listings and still having issues with mine. thats if my back doesnt meet a listing or it will be 3 or more listings. had to file my own appeal and fired poor representation and havent found new representation yet.

Mr Ginsberg I watch your videos on RU-vid , Sir I’m trying to see what to do if my claim was denied ,the letter said a decision was based on the medical information they reviewed which didn’t include my veterans records or my primary care records

Hi i love you videos here waiting for ssd been 9 months a lot of issues with me from cervical stenosis inflammatory arthritis hypertension and im 57 years old. Wish me luck

If your looking to get an approval on application I would suggest NOT hiring an attorney right out of the gate. To be "approved on application" will result in no back pay award. When you consider that most attorneys will work your case contingent on a percentage of your back pay award, it only makes sense to realize that they will have not much incentive to work your initial application in a way that will get you approved on application. The longer your approval is delayed the higher your back pay award becomes. The higher your back pay award is, the more money an attorney makes!!! I will be pleasantly surprised if this post stays up for any length of time.

Hello John could use some help finding a attorney here in Missouri to help with my 1st appeal? Any help would greatly be appreciated...

Schizophrenic and homelessness thanks for the info

I have Disfasia (spelling) swallowing issues lot 80 + lbs not eating food only ensure etc. Causes fatigue. Also COPD. But dr questionnaire is based on how long I can sit or stand. Lift xx weight. Nothing about fatigue. I take a nap at around 11am to 1pm to make it during day. For energy. But how should dr fill out these forms? Im 57 yrs old. Filed June 19th last work 4/30/19

I have two herniated discs and my right ankle is always swallen from cellulitis in 2010 plus I have Diverticulitis and gallbladder issues so I can't take pain meds I hired a lawyer right away they filled on July 15 this year do you think I have a strong case and can get approved quickly? I'm walking with a cane also I can't sit for long periods at a time and can't walk much. Thank you I love your RU-vid videos John Norvaisas

SSI. how do they determine the amount you're going to receive?

IS 411.B solid one for ssdi,I'm an RN,and it took me out of fulltime work and full life over the summer of 2017.Theybsent a vascular doctor to examine me as doctors were failing to diagnose and just writing symptoms,not underlying,and I feel like it's still not the root cause.I want the cause so I can learn all about it and try to resolve it as much as I can.i like having a full life vs, laying on sofa all day and night,and will moving to my mom's in a different state mess it all up?

I'm 60 yrs old and I got denied I appeal it and waiting for my hearing with the ALJ judge taking for ever

I know someone that has 2 bars and eight screws in his back and cannot get approved

Can I work during application of disability?

Do you think I should get approved pretty easily? MRI report= 1st thing is I have lumbar scoliosis around a 49 degree curve. I have degenerative facet arthropathy at L3, L4 and L5 all resulting in moderate formal stenosis. Diffuse congenital central canal stenosis mild severity. Spondylotic protrusion l4 l5 encroaching l5 descending nerve. Had Diskectomy l5-s1 20 years ago. I'm to the point I can only stand 10-20 minutes before I have to lay flat on back. Thanks.

I have a post TBI(Traumatic Brain Injury) and waiting for my hearing it is taking forever do I stand any chance of winning

Hello. I am going to have to try to apply for disability and was just wondering if getting one's disability has (or will) become even more difficult with the latest presidential administration. Thanks for any response to my query.

Question: do the GRID rules help at the initial application level?

I'm on SSDI and watch your videos, I wish that I would had call you for he;p.

Gracias gracias 🙏 gracias 🙏

is failed back surgery on the list?

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Darrick Triplett of Wound Care . 9 months.

I am a single mom 57 years old. I have filed for disability with a lawyer. I have about 15 chronic health problems and 8 of those are listed. How do I get that expedited? Thanks.

Why is it so hard in Louisiana

My attorney says we don't want to be approved per a listing. WHY would that be?

Hello my name is Clyde Smith I have torn cartilage in both knees and ankles give out on me when I walk also my back continuously pains me right on my kidney area I constantly going to bathroom I've had injections in my knees doing physical therapy and taking medication as prescribed.what my chances of winning my case

This guy I know sells drugs, smokes dope all day, fly's plans, Does stair steppers, moves all around the country and collects. He laugh's about it and cheats the irs from his drug sales. Been cheating the system since he was 18. My kid nothing wrong with her but she got disability when she turned 18. She is smarter than I am and because she plays dumb has you all fooled. Her mom knows how to work the system well. You wonder why when you get denied? Chances are you are not a crook and really need help but these crooks stole any chance you may have had because you don't know how to cheat and lie like so many do....

Dear sirs I left the United States about a decade ago because I could not meet my child support payments and my student loan payments and I decided that it was better that my daughter not see me instead of seeing me in jail it turns out that one of the reasons I left was because I could not maintain a job because of pain I had radiating from my neck all the way out to my hands medical attention was non-existent for me in the United States therefore I moved to Ecuador where doctors were much cheaper about 3 years ago while working for DHL I was diagnosed with the pinched nerve in my neck which explain the problems I had been suffering for more than a decade I have more than 25 years of work which is documented with the Social Security Administration in the United States I would like to know if I have a chance of getting 100% disability for myself and what type of benefits I could obtain for my daughter and her mother are these payments retroactive all the way back to 2007 when I started having these pains the hospital which took the x-rays and MRIs is affiliated with John Hopkins University Hospital in the United States which I think is a plus I have copies of the x-rays and MRIs in a digital format if this would be helpful. Also if you know of any type of relief which I may abtain for my student loans it would be vey helpful. I have a masters degree in aeronautical science this has ruinred my life. I would be much happier working as regional manager of latina amerca working for American Airlines, but the pain is always present and increases when I am stressed out. I am residing in Ecuador right now since I am pretty sure I would be arrested if I went to the US Embassy to renew my passport I am not a deadbeat it’s just that I am really not able to work considering the condition I am in

I notice that Mr Ginsburg does not answer many questions in all his videos and does not comment on many important things. Is it because you are busy Mr G,or picking and choosing the easy or more beneficial times to speak in your video comments section? I hope your just too busy and not just lazy or something else