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Dryden, NY

I'm trying to apply for disability seeing that I'm going to be out of work what was your experience, etc with the process? I've already have been denied 2 times now, do I keep trying? Thanks

January 9, 2019
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Members shared deeply personal experiences with the often frustrating and lengthy process of applying for disability, with the overwhelming... Read more

Members shared deeply personal experiences with the often frustrating and lengthy process of applying for disability, with the overwhelming consensus being that persistence, a good attorney, and comprehensive medical documentation are essential to eventually being approved. Several members described being denied multiple times before finally winning their cases in front of a judge, often after one to two years of fighting, and emphasized the importance of gathering every doctor's note, test result, MRI report, and physical therapy record to build the strongest possible case. A recurring theme was the unfairness of being evaluated by government doctors who sometimes contradicted personal physicians, the emotional and financial toll of waiting while unable to work, and the critical need to keep faith and never give up even when the process feels overwhelming.

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@A MyFibroTeam Member My 38 year old daughter lost her job. She tried to go back but the pain was to bad. She filed for SSD a year ago and has an Attorney. She has been denied two times but the attorney appealed them. She is now waiting for an appointment before the Judge. Don't give up! Keep trying because I got SSD several years ago. We just keep praying as that is all we can do while waiting and that is always the best thing to do. James 3:16

January 27, 2019
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II was denied back in 09 . Now I'm 58iwas diagnosised back in 2002 or so by my primary dr .She referred me to my nuerologist.Iwas a special education teacher assistant..I was out more than I worked. I went on FLMA th rest of 2009. Then in the end of year he said your 49 you can't work with these kidsI hiredThis attorney friend told me from school.They were very good .It took me not even a year .Had to go to dr's on thier end( which did nothing to help my case) but with the help of God dr written notes to the judge she awarded me.I had fybromalgia, migraines, chronic pain,disc degeneration ect...Basicly Dr. Said I can't stand for more than 2 hrs.Cant work more than 3.days a week...Had worked 20 years.Judge said that they can hire someone younger more reliable.

January 9, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

I failed twice, filling in forms which took me at least 4 hours. Decided to put myself in front of a judge and told the truth about my pain. Judges are not stupid, if you were putting on an act they would know. You have to fight for your rights, you are the one that is in pain and not getting any quality of life. Will keep my fingers crossed for you! xxx

January 9, 2019
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Grace58
I didnt see any list, this neuro i think is very new😔
Told me on first visit i have no neuro problems then she did some MRIs and seen i have a lot of DDD bulging compression to c4 but said all was just mild. My L5, S1 has a so called fissure, which is a sideways tear but she told me not to call it a tear???🤔

January 15, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

Make sure your attorney are well qualified for disability.Also my nuerologist was very well known in the courts for writing patient referrals for disability for patients that really need it. some dr's from what I heard from people hear in Florida are known to just write letters for anybody / same for Attorneys .Do you no anyone who has won.?.Did they show you thier client list?

January 14, 2019

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