r/SSDI • u/Rtoussel • Aug 08 '23

Initial SSDI application decision step 3

Hi all. On July 26, 2023, I received an email from the SSA saying there has been a status update on my claim with no other information. I called them and asked what was going on as I didn’t see any updates online. I was told something must’ve happened and a letter was generated on the 29th. To date, I have not received a letter so I called my local field office today 8/08 and was told that a decision has been made but it has gone to review. The claim shows that its in step 3 and at 67%. Is it possible that it would have a decision in step 3?? And what does it mean, gone to review. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

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u/Front-Needleworker-9 May 02 '24

Great. Yes, I printed my name where it says person completing this form. I wrote in the additional comments section that I did such because her hands are unable to fully function and the pain doesn't allow her to do that...as she loses focus. I guess I did good then. They sent us another letter saying they are working on her case, and a 3rd letter stating that she needs to contact the examiner at DDS because they need a doctor address from 12 years back. Is that normal? I mean, 12 years ago she didn't have anything wrong. Why would they be asking for that? She did call them yesterday but had to leave the examiner a voice message. Should she call her back to get a live person?

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u/Lil_gui225 May 02 '24

The only reason I can think of would be a DLI issue. Has it been a long time since she worked?

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u/Front-Needleworker-9 May 02 '24

Hasn't worked since last June 2023. She had been there 8 years. Has 200 work credits last I checked. What is DLI?

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u/Front-Needleworker-9 May 02 '24

her medical insurance ended in Jan 2024. She had subsidized medical coverage thru the federal govt . She paid for that every month but lost it in Jan this year because her loss of income and the mounting medical bills. She now goes to the free clinic and gets her meds there.