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09-07-2017, 03:51 PM | #1 | ||
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One of attornys I talked to today said I need an attorney who specializes in disability and WC. Has anyone gone this route?
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"Thanks for this!" says: | bunnehead (09-16-2017) |
09-08-2017, 12:03 PM | #2 | ||
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Not sure I have met or read a Bio that one is exclusive to disability?...Now if you are filing for SSDI I also suggest get a specialized attorney for that as well. I signed up and was approved first time, which I have been told is rare, as I was 44 at the time of my TBI(work related). So I had a WC attorney, and a PI also, and they worked together. |
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09-08-2017, 04:18 PM | #3 | ||
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Today I engaged an attorney and I have to say it was an upsetting experience, due to reliving the months and months of pain and the many unhelpful doctor visits. Plus the 40 minute drive nearly did me in. The lawyer said I needed him two years ago!
I cannot get into see the pain management doctor until October and in the meantime I was told they do not write disability letters. I need the letter so I can have a hearing, so I can get the additional PT I need. It's true I should have addressed this earlier, but it caused me so much anxiety I avoided addressing it. I have asked my PCP for the letter, but I am worried that because I have improved to the point that I don't always need a cane,but I always carry it, he will not see me as disabled. If anyone has ideas, please share. I do not believe I will ever get back to being 100 percent normal, and I will have CRPS for the rest of my life. I am afraid that my positive outlook is going to work against me. |
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09-09-2017, 05:59 PM | #4 | ||
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"Thanks for this!" says: | bunnehead (09-16-2017) |
09-18-2017, 10:27 AM | #5 | ||
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Unfortunately, I am not eligible for SSDI. The lawyer was able to get a continuance for me based on differing medical opinion. He used my doctor's report from the past which said I was "disabled" and the lawyer argued that CRPS is a lifetime, ongoing condition and despite being denied doctor requested aqua PT I have tried on my own to rehab myself, but found the cooler water in the gym pool aggravated my CRPS. I almost laughed out loud when the WC's doctor recommended that I could work at a job, which allowed me not to do any prolonged sitting, or standing, walking around or lifting. What job is that? |
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