Appeal Process?

[BCN59]

I applied for SSDI a few weeks ago after my medical attorney urged me to do so several times.

I am 100% TRDL both DoD and VA but still on active duty.

I applied online and gave all the information they asked for including contact information for my doctors and medical attorney, and a couple of weeks later they sent me a very long questionnaire about my conditions and daily life, which I filled out and faxed the day I received it.

I called yesterday (about a week after sending the questionnaire back) to make sure they received the faxed forms and the woman I spoke to said that they had made a decision on my case and that it was being mailed to me (she refused to tell me what the decision was over the phone, I don't know why). From her tone of voice and attitude as well as the quick turn around, I'm inferring that the letter will be one of a denial.

Can someone explain how to begin an appeal process if this is the case?

 

[gsfowler]

If it is denied, there will be some guidance included on how to appeal the decision.

 

[BCN59]

Okay, thank you for the reply.

 

[tony292]

If a decision had been made you can create an account t and login to MySSA and print a verification letter which will tell you if you have been approved or not.

 

[BCN59]

I submitted my appeal, this time with the help of a para-legal, and this too was denied. I don't understand why, and I don't like my chances of success through an ALJ.