At the urging of my doctor, I applied for ODSP in March of this year and received a letter of denial three days ago. The basis of my application is depression, anxiety, insomnia, calcified bone spur and Polyuria caused by BPH. I am going to be asking for an Internal Review and wondered if anyone here had advice or could just relate their experience applying to the DAU with something similar. Also, I am on Ontario Works and wondering if anyone know what approach Ontario Works takes when one goes to the Social Benefits Tribunal and is refused ODSP.
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Re: ODSP Application Denied
For what it's worth, they received my application on March 14th and I got the denial letter on July 3rd -- 81 business days later.
For what it's worth, they received my application on March 14th and I got the denial letter on July 3rd -- 81 business days later.
making_art
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Re: ODSP Application Denied
Boswell, Im wondering if talking to a legal aid lawyer would benefit you?
Boswell, Im wondering if talking to a legal aid lawyer would benefit you?
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Thanks. I have a licensed paralegal worker that I will be talking with later today.
Thanks. I have a licensed paralegal worker that I will be talking with later today.
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I'm sorry to hear that, but you still have thirty days to get your request for an internal review in. It's possible you could have the decision overturned within a couple of weeks. That's what happened for me anyway. I think its good to have a legal clinic helping. I don't know where you live but here's where you can find the one closest to you.
Community Legal Clinics | Legal Aid Ontario
Also, if you can get anything new to add to your application, like a second assessment, that will help too. Talk to your doctor about it.
I hope that works for you. Don't give up. Most people are rejected the first time.
I'm sorry to hear that, but you still have thirty days to get your request for an internal review in. It's possible you could have the decision overturned within a couple of weeks. That's what happened for me anyway. I think its good to have a legal clinic helping. I don't know where you live but here's where you can find the one closest to you.
Community Legal Clinics | Legal Aid Ontario
Also, if you can get anything new to add to your application, like a second assessment, that will help too. Talk to your doctor about it.
I hope that works for you. Don't give up. Most people are rejected the first time.
making_art
Member
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Iandude, keep trying and we are all hoping for a good outcome for you!
Iandude, keep trying and we are all hoping for a good outcome for you!
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You're welcome and here is where you can download a copy of the internal review request form:
Ministry Forms: Ontario Disability Support Program | Ministry of Community and Social Services
Or you can just go to the legal clinic and they will be able to help you do it.
You're welcome and here is where you can download a copy of the internal review request form:
Ministry Forms: Ontario Disability Support Program | Ministry of Community and Social Services
Or you can just go to the legal clinic and they will be able to help you do it.
Re: ODSP Application Denied
got my letter today, it says you do not have a substancial physical or mental impairment that is continuous or recurrent,what the heck, i have had major depression for at least 10 years, what kind of info should i use on the internal review paper that i send in, seeing legal aid tomorrow morning, thanks again all
got my letter today, it says you do not have a substancial physical or mental impairment that is continuous or recurrent,what the heck, i have had major depression for at least 10 years, what kind of info should i use on the internal review paper that i send in, seeing legal aid tomorrow morning, thanks again all
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