Does anyone have experience with the SSDI process?

[Doreen]

6. I feel for you.

I went through this years ago. I have both mental and physical disabilities. I was denied twice then got a lawyer and got approved. I did this all starting in 1990 and actually it took about I think 8 months. It was a bit easier way back then. It has gotten a lot harder and you do not get as much back pay. I think you only get three months back pay now. I could be wrong. I actually fear that they may try to take me off because of this crappy trump administration. This is a whole new situation and since I do not "look" disabled and you can not tell by talking to me for just awhile that I am mentally disabled. At this time just keep fighting even if the appeal is not accepted. If your lawyer has not done anything since November I think you need another one. Half a year is mighty damn long for nothing being done. If you win your back pay is going to pay for it. I would get everything from your lawyer dated and itemized because if they try to charge you for anything in the last six months that they have not done then that is wrong. Good luck.