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Fibromyalgia is on the American Disabilities Act, so yes
Has anyone gone on long term disability through their employer due to Fibro?
I live in NYS and am now receiving Social Security Disability due to Fibro. Was denied at first, hired an attorney and got approved the second time.
One one more thing be sure to get a lawyer to represent you the people at social security Court try to persuade me to proceed without a lawyer.Do not do that .if you don't have a lawyer you will never… read more
Hello Friends, I am starting the process of applying for Social Security Disability. I know this process is complicated and lengthy. Any suggestions or help you can offer would be greatly appreciated.
Angie
Thank you for that answer. I didn't know I could do that, being a newbie. Where would I go to look for stuff like that, @A MyFibroTeam Member
@A MyFibroTeam Member yes, I did. My case was strong but didn't want to chance it. I had a lawyer who only got paid if my disability was approved.
Get yourself a lawyer. I get it but I had two denials and then had to go to court before I got it. Took almost two years. It’s hard to get it for just fibro. Make sure you list everything you have… read more
I just started the process
Waiting on the 3-6months + for the initial application to go thru and denied.
It's pretty much a given they say no on the first try.
I've seen anywhere from a yr 1+ to… read more
@A MyFibroTeam Member I was taken off work every winter for 4 winters in a row and got fired because of it
Has anyone had success getting disability for fibromyalgia?
I retired early due to multi probs in 2012
Applied for disability and in 2018 went before a judge and a job expert. They had my medical records too. The job specialist was addressed by the judge. I… read more
Thank you for the advise I appreciate you