Guest guest Posted January 10, 2003 Report Share Posted January 10, 2003 > The only people who get SSDI or SSI the first time around are people who > are > > blind, deaf or missing limbs. Hi, I have never posted but I would like to add my two cent. I applied for SSD when I was 26 because of agoraphobia and panic attacks. I never saw any of their doctors just my own doctor. I was accepted the first time I applied. I was not able to get SSI because my husbands income was above the limit. I would just keep trying as this is a devastating illness. nne 10mm AMC,mid brain venous angioma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2004 Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 It's true that most people applying for SSD get turned down on the first try, but there's a few of us, I think, here that have gotten it on first try without an attorney. I knew all about the people being turned down, but I thought what the heck. I'll try myself and if I get denied then I'll get a lawyer. I was surprised when I got approved on my first try. I know they do take a lot into consideration. One of the things they look at is your work history. I was fortunate enough to be able to work for 16 years with kidney involvement. A very important part is also that you have the doctor(s) back you up. Be very specific with all the details you give, keep copies of whatever you filed, so you are consistent. For all those that do not have the other income and cannot afford to wait for an appeal I suggest getting an attorney involved right at the beginning. Otherwise, it is worth trying and not paying the lawyer's fees. If you get denied the first time, then get one involved. You still get paid back. Please keep in my that is my own opinion and you should do whatever you think works best for you. Mojo SSD > Just my opinion, but my experience so far with SSD is that you might > as well get an attorney from the get go. I got one that does nothing > but SSD work. He told me that almost everyone gets turned down the > first time and I did. They handle the appeals and the hearing, if > need be. I had a friend with terminal cancer and she got turned down > the first time and then got an atttorney and got it on appeal. I've > researched this some and everything I've read or whom ever I talked > to has said to get an attorney. It sounds like it will save time in > the long run. Since I'm still in the process, I'll keep you guys > posted. I was a bartender for 30 years and have Hep C, FM, and was > dx with Lupus in March. I have the horrible arm, wrist and finger > pain, the brain fog, extreme fatigue, and am battling bouts of > depression and anxiety attacks. There's no way I could ever do that > work again. Just getting dressed and getting out of the house takes > forever, I'm sure you all understand. I think the hard part about > filling out the forms for the SSD (aside from the hand pain from all > the writing)is that you have to focus on your pain and limitations > so much. Mentally it's tough, as I try so hard to focus on what I'm > grateful for and try not to be negative. I will be happy when the > appeals are over. Very grateful for this group and the wonderful > supportive members. Luv to all, Robyn > > > > > " The LUPIES Store " Come check out our store... > http://www.cafepress.com/thelupies > > " The LUPIES Web Page " > http://www.itzarion.com/lupusgroup.html > > " The LUPIES online photo albums! " > Check out what your fellow Lupies look like... > http://www.picturetrail.com/lupies > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2004 Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 It's true that most people applying for SSD get turned down on the first try, but there's a few of us, I think, here that have gotten it on first try without an attorney. I knew all about the people being turned down, but I thought what the heck. I'll try myself and if I get denied then I'll get a lawyer. I was surprised when I got approved on my first try. I know they do take a lot into consideration. One of the things they look at is your work history. I was fortunate enough to be able to work for 16 years with kidney involvement. A very important part is also that you have the doctor(s) back you up. Be very specific with all the details you give, keep copies of whatever you filed, so you are consistent. For all those that do not have the other income and cannot afford to wait for an appeal I suggest getting an attorney involved right at the beginning. Otherwise, it is worth trying and not paying the lawyer's fees. If you get denied the first time, then get one involved. You still get paid back. Please keep in my that is my own opinion and you should do whatever you think works best for you. Mojo SSD > Just my opinion, but my experience so far with SSD is that you might > as well get an attorney from the get go. I got one that does nothing > but SSD work. He told me that almost everyone gets turned down the > first time and I did. They handle the appeals and the hearing, if > need be. I had a friend with terminal cancer and she got turned down > the first time and then got an atttorney and got it on appeal. I've > researched this some and everything I've read or whom ever I talked > to has said to get an attorney. It sounds like it will save time in > the long run. Since I'm still in the process, I'll keep you guys > posted. I was a bartender for 30 years and have Hep C, FM, and was > dx with Lupus in March. I have the horrible arm, wrist and finger > pain, the brain fog, extreme fatigue, and am battling bouts of > depression and anxiety attacks. There's no way I could ever do that > work again. Just getting dressed and getting out of the house takes > forever, I'm sure you all understand. I think the hard part about > filling out the forms for the SSD (aside from the hand pain from all > the writing)is that you have to focus on your pain and limitations > so much. Mentally it's tough, as I try so hard to focus on what I'm > grateful for and try not to be negative. I will be happy when the > appeals are over. Very grateful for this group and the wonderful > supportive members. Luv to all, Robyn > > > > > " The LUPIES Store " Come check out our store... > http://www.cafepress.com/thelupies > > " The LUPIES Web Page " > http://www.itzarion.com/lupusgroup.html > > " The LUPIES online photo albums! " > Check out what your fellow Lupies look like... > http://www.picturetrail.com/lupies > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2004 Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 It's true that most people applying for SSD get turned down on the first try, but there's a few of us, I think, here that have gotten it on first try without an attorney. I knew all about the people being turned down, but I thought what the heck. I'll try myself and if I get denied then I'll get a lawyer. I was surprised when I got approved on my first try. I know they do take a lot into consideration. One of the things they look at is your work history. I was fortunate enough to be able to work for 16 years with kidney involvement. A very important part is also that you have the doctor(s) back you up. Be very specific with all the details you give, keep copies of whatever you filed, so you are consistent. For all those that do not have the other income and cannot afford to wait for an appeal I suggest getting an attorney involved right at the beginning. Otherwise, it is worth trying and not paying the lawyer's fees. If you get denied the first time, then get one involved. You still get paid back. Please keep in my that is my own opinion and you should do whatever you think works best for you. Mojo SSD > Just my opinion, but my experience so far with SSD is that you might > as well get an attorney from the get go. I got one that does nothing > but SSD work. He told me that almost everyone gets turned down the > first time and I did. They handle the appeals and the hearing, if > need be. I had a friend with terminal cancer and she got turned down > the first time and then got an atttorney and got it on appeal. I've > researched this some and everything I've read or whom ever I talked > to has said to get an attorney. It sounds like it will save time in > the long run. Since I'm still in the process, I'll keep you guys > posted. I was a bartender for 30 years and have Hep C, FM, and was > dx with Lupus in March. I have the horrible arm, wrist and finger > pain, the brain fog, extreme fatigue, and am battling bouts of > depression and anxiety attacks. There's no way I could ever do that > work again. Just getting dressed and getting out of the house takes > forever, I'm sure you all understand. I think the hard part about > filling out the forms for the SSD (aside from the hand pain from all > the writing)is that you have to focus on your pain and limitations > so much. Mentally it's tough, as I try so hard to focus on what I'm > grateful for and try not to be negative. I will be happy when the > appeals are over. Very grateful for this group and the wonderful > supportive members. Luv to all, Robyn > > > > > " The LUPIES Store " Come check out our store... > http://www.cafepress.com/thelupies > > " The LUPIES Web Page " > http://www.itzarion.com/lupusgroup.html > > " The LUPIES online photo albums! " > Check out what your fellow Lupies look like... > http://www.picturetrail.com/lupies > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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