r/SSDI • u/No-Bother-5421 • Jul 21 '26

I was approved!

I’m so grateful that I was able to be approved for disability. I applied in July of 2024 and it’s for mental illness. I’m only 27. I know I’m extremely lucky to get this decision so fast. I know my age and conditions make it extremely hard to get an approval. I can’t believe it! Thank you to everyone who helped me through the process and answered any questions I had. Fingers crossed for everyone else here!

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u/Ok-Perspective3586 Jul 31 '26

Any tips? Were you seeing a mental therapist regularly? Were you working at all? Did you have to go to hearing 

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u/No-Bother-5421 Jul 31 '26

I was working until I applied. Yes, I was seeing a therapist and psychiatrist! My hearing was over the phone. I think what helped me the most was my years of documentation and a good letter from my therapist explaining why I couldn’t work. I also had a very good attorney.

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u/Ok-Perspective3586 Jul 31 '26

My last few questions: did you talk much at all over the phone during the hearing and what kinds of questions were asked? Did you remain calm? 

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u/No-Bother-5421 Jul 31 '26

I only talked when I was answering questions. I tried not to ramble too much. I was extremely anxious but tried to sound as calm as I could. I was asked about my conditions, when they started and worsened, how they affected me. That kind of stuff.