Guest guest Posted March 1, 2003 Report Share Posted March 1, 2003 I have recently applied for Disability Insurance and my Doctor and the Doctor that Social Security sent me to both seemed to think with the loss of use of my hands alone (I also wear AFOs) that I would probably be accepted. I am not even able to touch my right thumb to the last two fingers of my right hand. Well I was not and now I have the option to ask for a hearing. But it sounds like they want more information. Does just seeing me personally for themselves help or should I get a lawyer or representative? Any advice? Deanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2003 Report Share Posted March 1, 2003 Deanna, These might help in your appeal and understanding of the process. /files/SSDI%20News/ http://www.ssa.gov/online/forms.html http://www.ssa.gov/online/ssa-561.html http://www.nosscr.org http://www.ssa.gov/representation http://www.ssa.gov/odhome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2003 Report Share Posted March 1, 2003 Deanna, do it yourself. My son was denied and I had to appeal. The judge decided he needed another medical opinion. I requested a pediatric neurologist that was knowledgeable in CMT . The judge was so sweet about it all. After my son saw the new doctor he was approved. Keep trying Deanna. It gets frustrating I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 , It is entirely possible that your neurologist and physical therapist did not submit your medical records to the Social Security Office where your application was filed. How many medical release forms did you sign? Because in order to get ALL your records, one release form has to go with each request. Assuming you did that, then right away file a Request for Reconsideration Form 561-U2 (download on your computer) http://www.ssa.gov/online/ssa-561.pdf and take it upon yourself to get copies of your neurologist and physical therapy files, copy them, and send by certified mail/return receipt requested. In your Request for Reconsideration Form state that " I do not agree with the decision, and wish to be reconsidered based on additional medical documentation I am enclosing " . RECONSIDERATION: A reconsideration is a complete review of the claim by someone other than the individual who made the original decision. All evidence, plus any additional evidence submitted, will be reevaluated and a new decision will be rendered. If an individual disagrees with the reconsidered decision, they can choose to go to the next level of the appeals process. At the Reconsideration level, you might not need an attorney. However, if the Recon is denied, then an attorney will be beneficial. Nosscr.org has a toll free phone number and listing of attorneys who specialize in Social Security Disability Law. ~ Gretchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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