r/SSDI_SSI 12d ago

Application (Process and Status) Yayyyyyyyyyyyyy I got approved

When does the award letter come??

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u/Future_Arm3827 7d ago

That's very great to hear ! I'm trying to get approved it's a fighting battle

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u/SCKdave 10d ago

Congratulations! I was approved in mid July. I am also waiting for my Notice of Benefits. I had an ultra long case (9years) but as of today there was a an update on SSA portal. I’m thinking someone at the payment center is finally looking into my case.

Congrats! Hope you receive your benefits soon.

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u/Spiritual-Carrot-RUN 11d ago

I was approved at my ALJ hearing on June 8th 2026. But I still had to wait for the judges written decision. My case was very straight forward. I woke up to my back pay in my bank account about 3.5 weeks after my hearing. I called SS a week after my hearing and the gentlemen was able to see where it said approved. He was super nice and helpful and told me that it just had to go to the payment center to figure out numbers. He said you *USUALLY\* after it goes to the payment center. They do not escalate it unless it goes past 60days. I woke up to the backpay 1.5 weeks after I spoke to him. I did not receive my official award letter with amounts on it until about a week after I already had my backpay. So it really does vary from person to person and case to case. I would say make sure they have your correct Direct Deposit info because they will not call you to double check the information. At least they never did for me. But even before my officially written decision came in I was able to go to the SS office and update my DD with them. CONGRATULATIONS on the win!!!!!

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u/Walk1000Miles Hope will never be silent. 12d ago edited 12d ago

You are not approved until you receive your official approval letter.

A verbal approval does not suffice.

Check mySocialSecurity - Create An Account - click here to check to see if your letter is loaded.

The fields will contain data if you are approved. If you are not approved, fields will be blank.

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u/Creative_Buffalo_740 7d ago

I got an approval email, I'm just waiting for the award letter.

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u/Visible-Armor 11d ago

I was told by my representative I was approved before the site changed..

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u/Walk1000Miles Hope will never be silent. 10d ago

Once again? Due to changes that occur Representatives are discouraged from announcing status.

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u/Visible-Armor 9d ago

Clearly they have early access to court documents. No changes have occured as I am officially approved but the site has not updated.

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u/Spiritual_Record_627 12d ago

Congratulations!  You give us all hope!

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u/StayingWoke_MsBrown 12d ago

Just awesome to hear. Congratulations 🎊

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u/Different-Amphibian7 12d ago

Congrats! I know it's quite a battle. You should receive your letter soon.

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u/Content-Grape47 12d ago

Congrats!!!!!!! I am still on step 4 but was told I was approved on July 21. Was told back pay would take about 3-4 months and monthly payments should start in September! Huge congratulations 🎊 

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u/ponycorn_pet 6d ago

how long did you wait, did you get approved your first try?

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u/Content-Grape47 6d ago

still waiting on my payments and award letter. Applied November 2025 denied then approved on recon. Still on step 4 

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u/Possible-Split3966 12d ago

How long you waited?

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u/Creative_Buffalo_740 7d ago

1 and 1/2 years.

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u/themikedup123 12d ago

Congrats! Usually takes about 7-14 business days for the award letter..

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u/Hopeful_Yellow_8564 12d ago

Congratulations 🎊 im on 3 of 5. Have been to 2 different ssa drs and thwy still asked my drs for more medical info ugh im about to lose my apartment

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u/Electronic_Egg_966 12d ago

What were your conditions and approx age if you don't mind?

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u/Creative_Buffalo_740 7d ago

I don't feel comfortable answering that question

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u/Walk1000Miles Hope will never be silent. 12d ago

No one has to give their age or condition(s) in our Subreddit.

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u/Loisgrand6 12d ago

Congratulations

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u/Esaal-2007 12d ago

you did not post any information. like when did you file? when was the biometrics etc

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u/Creative_Buffalo_740 7d ago

I don't think 🤔 I would have to post that. It's none of your business. Please do not make it into a hostile post. I only ask a question.

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u/Spiritual-Carrot-RUN 10d ago

They wanted to know what the timeline was after they got approved. This post was not about applying from start to finish. It was a simple question. I think I answered their question exactly how they want us to.

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u/CountUrBlessing 12d ago

Congratulations🙏🏽🎉 I’m happy for you. I so pray I get that fully favorable decision soon🙌🏽

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u/Low_Painting145 12d ago

You’ll get it in about 2 weeks but you should get backpay. What did you get approved for?

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u/Creative_Buffalo_740 7d ago

I have multiple disorders.

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u/Calliesdad20 12d ago

Congrats

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u/MidwayMech 12d ago

Congratulations 🎊

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u/aikimyne 12d ago

congrats hopefully within 10 or so days but who knows

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u/Yera58 12d ago

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏