tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6476507335993025966.post3074858545809591786..comments2022-07-09T12:22:45.753-04:00Comments on Ramblings of One Weary Soldier: Why haven't you filed for SSDI? It's easier than filing for IU.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10792032709900933124noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6476507335993025966.post-62618509056429115812013-07-29T11:48:30.930-04:002013-07-29T11:48:30.930-04:00It's truly great to hear that your claim was a...It's truly great to hear that your claim was approved the very first time you applied for it. And thank you for sharing the good news and sharing your knowledge with us. Surely, hearing about someone's success story about this matter gives a lot of hope to others who are still fighting their own battles. But I don't think I would advise everyone to go through it without a lawyer. It must've worked for you, but it's not safe to say that it will work for others as well. As you said, things might get confusing, so it'd be best to have someone knowledgeable about the ins and outs of it beside you.<br /><br /><a href="http://parmelelawfirm.com/social-security-disability-law/" rel="nofollow">Erminia Cavins @ Parmele Law Firm</a>Erminia @ Parmele Law Firmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6476507335993025966.post-1100292863367840832013-07-02T19:54:08.461-04:002013-07-02T19:54:08.461-04:00Thanks so much for the information. I was awarded ...Thanks so much for the information. I was awarded 100% IU back in March. Prior to that I was denied SS. I appealed and my SS hearing is next month. I have not hired an attorney and will only if I'm denied again.Lori Robertsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6476507335993025966.post-60061049287381772832013-04-21T03:30:47.398-04:002013-04-21T03:30:47.398-04:00My SSDI claim took 40 days to get approved, I was ...My SSDI claim took 40 days to get approved, I was surprised how quick it was processed. The SSA is definitely expediting military and retiree personnel SSDI claim. I'm 90% service connected claiming IU since my retirement and the initial VA claim which is 17 months old. I was denied vocational rehabilitation which documentation were submitted to VA 2 months ago, I am submitting now my SSDI award letter to VA. Will see!!!esp1424noreply@blogger.com