Exam for Disability benefits..what should I expect?

[Seeker]

Howdy Billydude,  Having a law firm handle your claim, is the best way to get it approved.  They have the knowledge,resources and the muscle to handle the Bologna thrown at them.  That was a very intelligent move.

Seeker

[Billydude]

Well I had my final medical exam with them and I think it went well.  The doctor was very nice and polite and seemed to have a very good understanding of Sjogrens.  He noticed my swollen parotid glands and noticed how my mouth was bone dry.  He was also even able to suggest how some of my problems were due to the autonomic neuropathy.   The only thing I initially feared is that I was the healthiest looking one in there.   People were crawling in in all sorts of conditions and with walkers and crutches.   But,  I think my back up stuff will support my claim.  The law firm even followed up with the social security person handling my claim and they told her they'll have an answer in a couple of weeks.
Steve

[Scottietottie]

That sounds hopeful Billydude! Best of luck! 

[navydad]

Hope everything works out for you,, we all need a break,, and maybe this is the start of a trend

[Billydude]

I'm told today that a decision has been made on my case.  The person at Social Security told my advocate at the law firm that she cannot tell her the decision but only that a decision has been made and that it now needs to go to a quality control department to make sure all the t's are crossed and I's are dotted then it will go to my local social security office to send out an official letter.   Does anyone have any experience with this.   I'm hoping that this is a positive thing and that if it had been declined that they wouldn't bother to have it go to these extra steps.   Any feelings from anyone.   I know..I know....I should just hold tight and wait but I can't stand it!!!   
Steve

[Epson]

Never had any experience with Social Security, but is sounds like the same protocol used by workmen comp, which I do have experience with.  The waiting is the worse part.

Glad you got an attorney, they know how to navigate through the system.

[Billydude]

So do they do that whether it was a win or a lose?   I'm thinking that they wouldn't go through that trouble if they already declined my application.   What do you think.
Steve