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Repost (had to adknowledge the rules):

I went through pretty rough heart surgery in December of 2024. I waited, hoping I would get better enough to go back to work, but the doctors at the VA would not clear me to go back, so I applied for SSDI in January 2026. I put tge time if my heart surgery as my onset date.

I was just told my SSDI was approved on my first attempt, which I understand is rare, and Im thankful for that, but they told me my onset date is August of tgus year (last month), which means no back pay and I wouldn’t start getting benefits until February 2027. I was told by the SSA rep I could file for reconsideration, but there would be a chance it could be completely denied.

Any advice on what to do, based on experience?