I have been going through the disability stages. I had a hearing on December 11,2012 . At the hearing the vocational expert said I could NOT work. So me and my attorney were very confident. I recieved my decision yesterday : UNFAVORABLE !!!!!... In the decision letter they were so many things that were untrue including what the vocational expert said. So I appealed to the Appeals Council. The judge I had was Linda J. Helms. I don't think she took my claims seriously at all. I had medical records to support everything. I believe she just wasn't fair . I wrote a letter to the Apppeals Office along with the Appeal. If anyone has been through this and can give me any information , I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks for listening ...

Hi Renea and welcome to NeuroTalk.

Here is a link to our SS forum. http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum28.html You might want to post your questions there as more people who are experienced in this subject will reply.

Lots of folks are denied the first time they apply. I hope things work out for you.

Just wanted to add my welcome!! So sorry you are having so many problems. What does your attorney say should be done. I know I was having problems with my SSI and I wrote a letter to my congressman. It did help...I told him that I was in dire straights. It worked...he kicked the SSA into making a decision. I hope that you can find help. Keep us updated if you will.

Hi,

I also will tell you to write your Congressperson. List you name ss number, date of birth, address. Then tell your disability and work history. You may also want to list the inconsistencies you have with that order. Not in a mean way. Polish it so as not to appear hostile. They will know exactly what you mean. Maybe send your reports, but all that should be in your file. It really kept my husband informed. More so than his lawyer did.

Don't despair. If you're entitled, I have to believe you will get it. You earned it, right? It's yours then.

We do have a social security frum. I'm on my iPad or I would grab that link for you.

We do understand your frustration.

Take care.

Welcome to NT!

You've certainly come to a great place for support and understanding!
You'll find the folks here to be very helpful and friendly.

Make yourself right at home!

It's great to have you with us.

Rae