Babs Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Well, I applied for Social Security Disability Insurance and was fully prepared to be denied and I was approved!! I can’t believe it. I have heard horror stories of people having to appeal multiple times and obtain an Attorney. I applied about 1 month ago and just received my email this morning. It says I became disabled in July 2019 which is when I was diagnosed originally. Sounds like I will get a check next month and if I’m reading it correctly back pay to January 2020? I’m just excited I will get almost the same as my monthly amount would be if I we’re at full retirement age. I’m currently 62. This will certainly help ease my mind of withdrawing so much each month from savings. I highly recommend that everyone apply if you are currently diagnosed with advanced Lung Cancer. I was originally diagnosed stage III and am now stage IV due to a local recurrence. Thanks to all for your stories regarding this. It helped to encourage me to apply. Babs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabacat Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Great news, Babs!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexieCat Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Terrific news! Yup, I was diagnosed in July 2020, so no back pay for me and I won't get check until Feb (for Jan 2021). From everything I've seen/heard, Stage IV is automatic approval and it happens fast (though there's still the 5-month waiting period at the front end). Congrats--it will be nice to get that big check before the holidays! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgetO Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Yay for money! I'm glad you were approved so easily and will get your benefits soon. Bridget O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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