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Originally Posted by OzKira
It took me 3 months to get Disabilty in Australia and that was with an appeal. A Job Capacity Assessor (psychologist and non medical) assessed me based on my prior work skills and training and not on all the evidence. When I appealed I had the whole list of assessment tables and ratings used for assessement in front of me which I had read prior to appeal. I was able to tell them where the JCA made and error and with a letter from the vascular surgeon advising my symtoms were severe, risk of surgery and advised against it also saying that I would not be able to return to any employment. I have been awarded Disabity without the need to go to court.
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Good Morning OzKira, 3 months with an appeal is amazing, I believe that waiting 1-3 yrs is ridiculous. My Neurosurgeon sent me to a vascular dr also, and his report states my symptoms are both severe and disabling, but does not recommend surgery. Both my family dr and neuro dr wrote me off work. I just recently received a letter of acknowledgement (that they received my file) so now it could be another 3-4 months before I hear anything from what I understand. I am not going to stress anymore over this, besides it makes my headaches worse. Thanks for your response OzKira, take care Bunz