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Join Date: Mar 2010
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 496
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Originally Posted by Wheeler
One thing I did do was to start a notebook in the very beginning with all doctor appts notes, copies of all records from doctors appts and state disability insurance paperwork. I am hoping that might help once we start the SSDI.
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YES IT WILL!
You are now ahead of the game. I did the exact same thing. I also did research at my local library regarding SSDI in my state (backlogs, what to expect, etc.).
Completing all the paperwork was not overwhelming in my case because when I was in the rat race, it was one of my job duties.
I also did not hire an attorney until my ALJ hearing. Basically, since I did all the work, all the atty had to do was to complete some forms from the State plus show up for the hearing. At that time, I did not feel that was worth $5600. So after I received my final approval letter................
I wrote a letter to SSD w/backup documentation to prove the above. Apparently, they agreed w/me. I only had to pay my atty, OOP expenses which was a little over $250. 
GOOD LUCK! 
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