Guest guest Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 i did, sent them everything by phone and mail. i got approved in 6 mos. atty fees were paid out of my back pay. best thing i ever did. don't give up!! kathy in il Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 i did, sent them everything by phone and mail. i got approved in 6 mos. atty fees were paid out of my back pay. best thing i ever did. don't give up!! kathy in il Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 - First denial is standard. Attorneys do help on appeal. Many legal aid programs will evaluate for you and may be able to refer to attorneys who specialize in the appeals. Most legal aid offices do not take themselves- because statute provides for attorneys fees - and they are not allowed to take cases under those circumstances- could actually lose funding under those circumstances- and most, like my program are already underfunded based on client demand. -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: " " <Havenwood86@...> > > > Well...I got my first denial for SSI disability. Did most of you get > an attorney to do the appeal? > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 - First denial is standard. Attorneys do help on appeal. Many legal aid programs will evaluate for you and may be able to refer to attorneys who specialize in the appeals. Most legal aid offices do not take themselves- because statute provides for attorneys fees - and they are not allowed to take cases under those circumstances- could actually lose funding under those circumstances- and most, like my program are already underfunded based on client demand. -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: " " <Havenwood86@...> > > > Well...I got my first denial for SSI disability. Did most of you get > an attorney to do the appeal? > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 I went to a Disability lawyer and asked her what she can do that I can't. Her answer was that she knew what forms to fill out next. I already knew that so I told her " no thanks " and did it myself with help from the patient advocate at the hospital. I wasn't about to pay someone for nothing. I also think lawyers shouldn't get rich on other's suffering, like 'Ambulance chasers'. Besides, I'm a penny pincher that won't pay for anything I can do for myself. Dennis [ ] first denial > > > Well...I got my first denial for SSI disability. Did most of you get > an attorney to do the appeal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 I went to a Disability lawyer and asked her what she can do that I can't. Her answer was that she knew what forms to fill out next. I already knew that so I told her " no thanks " and did it myself with help from the patient advocate at the hospital. I wasn't about to pay someone for nothing. I also think lawyers shouldn't get rich on other's suffering, like 'Ambulance chasers'. Besides, I'm a penny pincher that won't pay for anything I can do for myself. Dennis [ ] first denial > > > Well...I got my first denial for SSI disability. Did most of you get > an attorney to do the appeal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 Thanks Kathy...did you use an attorney that works specifically on disability cases? > i did, sent them everything by phone and mail. i got approved in 6 mos. atty > fees were paid out of my back pay. best thing i ever did. don't give up!! > > > kathy in il > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 Thanks Kathy...did you use an attorney that works specifically on disability cases? > i did, sent them everything by phone and mail. i got approved in 6 mos. atty > fees were paid out of my back pay. best thing i ever did. don't give up!! > > > kathy in il > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 I did not use an attorney but it took me three tries. Keep appealing and if you do not go to an attorney they will set you up with an LEA . I know what they look for so if you want any specific information email me. My name is Jacquie. I did finally get approved after about 1 and 1/2 years but it was worth it! I was only 35 at the time which was against me and I had been a teacher and have three degrees which also hurt me. Each case is different however and I just documented EVERYTHING wrong with me It helps very much if your doctors agree that you can't work anymore! Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 I did not use an attorney but it took me three tries. Keep appealing and if you do not go to an attorney they will set you up with an LEA . I know what they look for so if you want any specific information email me. My name is Jacquie. I did finally get approved after about 1 and 1/2 years but it was worth it! I was only 35 at the time which was against me and I had been a teacher and have three degrees which also hurt me. Each case is different however and I just documented EVERYTHING wrong with me It helps very much if your doctors agree that you can't work anymore! Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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