SSDI denied again!
 

finally got my lettter. They denied me again. Surprise Surprise! Going back to lawyer tomorrow/.

What? That sucks after all you've gone through. No wonder he wouldn't tell you over the phone.

I'm really sorry they keep denying you. I can see how frustrating it would be. Why does it have to be so hard? It's not like we say one day "hey, think I'll give up my well paying job and medical insurance and live the high life on SSDI". :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :mad:

Kelly, you'd be surprised at how many sponges do, just that. :mad:

I am so frustrated right now it's not even funny. And it's not like I am making this crap up, they have pictures of all 37 lesions. And to boot, they mentioned nothing about the broken spine or the fact that I am in phys therapy 2 days a week plus doctors appts plus monthly infusions. "they understand I am in pain, but see no reason why I cannot work". Yeah, OK.

Then Dh2B locked himself out of the car only to discover the AAA did not automatically renew in Dec like we thought and they wanted $300 to come unlock the car. Which means I had to go pick DD up from school, and drive his big monster of a truck to DC, took me almost 3 hours to get there. Stopped for dinner while we waited for traffic to die down some, and then it took another 2 hours to drive home in my car.

My ON is back in my left eye, both arms are numb, and I am limping around like a zombie. The drugs the ortho prescribed for the pain made me so dizzy earlier, I was forced to go take a nap...which of course is when DH2B called. Then I checked the mail and found out I was not disabled enough to be disabed in the state of Virginia.

Another one of those days. That what isn't numb hurts like He.. and I have PT again tomorrow.

I'm sorry you were denied. It is a long frustrating process that just makes things harder than they have to be. (((HUGS)))

Oh but the day does have it's funny irony. SO I was on the ohine with my best friend whining about my craptastic day when I said to her "well, I am going to jump off here and take my happy sleepy pill and get my butt in the bed befoe this day gets any worse". And I kid you not no sooner than the words left my mouth, as I was on my way into the kitchen to get the ambien "CCCCCRRRRASSSSSHHHH!!" The globe on my ceiling fan in the kitchen fell and shattered all over the floor!

I GIVE UP!! And I hurt too bad for PT tomorrow. Satan is not going to like me in the morning, especially if I cannot stop the tears of frustration.

Sheesh, I'm so sorry, Legz.:( :hug:

OMG - go to bed and call it a day. Tomorrow is a new day and I am sending positive vibes that it'll be better.

I'm sorry Leggs. The disability thing must be really frustrating for you.

People get denied here too but from what I gather, the process is a whole lot different. For example, I've never heard of anyone needing a lawyer to represent them for SSDI. If it does happen, it's not something I've heard mentioned. Usually people keep writing letters of appeal until they're finally approved.

I was one of the lucky ones. I went in to ask about sickness benefits and the SS person I saw suggested I apply for disability. She gave me the paperwork which got filled out by my doctor. Within 2 weeks I was seen at SS for my interview, and was approved the very same day.

Sorry about the ceiling fan light too. Time to go to bed I think... tomorrow will be a better day.

Good grief, Legzz.....:eek:. Sorry about all the carp.

Make sure DH2B renews the AAA. I've had it less than a year (all three of us have it) and we've already used it a couple of times. It's invaluable and pays for itself with just one use!

Hoping things settle down and they come to their senses and approve your SSDI. It's just not right the way they're handling this. :mad:

I'm so sorry. :( It shouldn't be this difficult for someone like you with such extreme health issues. :hug: My late SIL applied before she died from cancer and she was denied of course. Too sick to appeal though.

Well, a new day. let's see, my hands are still numb. My ON is still acting up in my left eye, and my back is killing me! I called to try to reschedule my PT appt and was told that I would be charged $40 if I don't go because I didn't give then a 24 hour notice. So it looks like I will be going to PT and explaining all the issues with Satan's Little Helper and deciding what if anything he plans on doing with me today.

Then I get to leave there and go meet with the lawyers. Neuro follow up is Monday. She and I need to have a word or two about this disablilty thing.

gentle hugs for you (((hugs))) :hug:

Sorry to hear... It's tough and it sounds like you're struggling too.

At my worst I was unable to claim a cent 'cos Himself earns too much. We just had to cut back.

Hope something nice comes your way.

Well I did have a mental meltdown yesterday. And then I went to Phys Therapy. even Satan's Little Helper was nice to me. I showed up told him we needed to talk before I did anything. I explained to him the MS acting up (numb hands and feet, ON, numb arm, anxiety, etc.) he decided that we would not be doing any physical activities for the day. Which turned out to be fine, as he was able to do the neck exam for the new orders the doctor wrote. Did some weird tape thing on my neck (which is still there) and agreed with me that I need more than one day recovery between appointments, even though he is only there 2 days a week.

I talked to the lawyers who tell me that I have to file an appeal with SSDI and have that denied before they can take the case. Or, I can convince the lady from Health and Human Services to get on them about going for a judicial review since I was denied my first app and then denied the appeal because they lost the paperwork and now denied the second app. I emailed her and I am waiting to hear back.

Neuro appt is scheduled for Monday. I also now have a copy of both PT exams that show muscle loss and loss of range of motion... two things that were sited as reasons I was denied for SSDI. Nothing else I can do until Monday so I will try not to dwell on it this weekend but instead rejoice in the fact that DH2B is at work right now signing out for his leave and he is not going back until he is officially out at the end of May. DD lost another tooth last night, and the future in laws will be here either tonight or tomorrow and I am expected to create an Easter Feast.

excuse me? did you say you have a broken back, are chasing a child who is losing teeth, suffering with MS, doing PT, and chasing lawyers and SSDI and you are stressed to the max, and the Inlaws are coming expecting to be given a feast???:confused: You are a brave girl! I would be ordering pizza and saying "come and get it!"

I hope they are at least going to help. :hug:

honestly, I don't know if the in laws are coming for the feast. I'm not doing it for them. This is one of the few times throughout the year that DH2B gets to see his daughter and I figured we would have a nice Easter Dinner since DD is at her dads and won't be home until Sunday evening. And I decided to invite my mom, and I have invited the in laws. If they come or not it uo to them.

Yes I am wonder woman. I wonder what the he.. I was thinking when I decided to do this or that all day long!

I would give my left eye* for a "feel what I'm feeling just for a second" button. Of course I'd never wish it upon anyone for keeps. Situations like your, leggz, come along and you feel like people really do think we're making things up. Just messed up, I'm really sorry for you.

*it doesn't work all that well anyway :D