Cindi.

I got turned down my first try too. (I think most of us do). I contacted an attorney, and he would not represent me (yet) because my w/c benefits are more than my monthly SSDI benefit. He advised me to file an appeal (you only have 60 days from the date of your denial letter), and once I get denied again I will have settled my w/c case. (hopefully) I won't have any monthly income from w/c and therefore will be able to collect monthly SSDI benefits. Don't let it get you down. Good luck, and let us know how it's going!

Kim