Rsd hearing today in vorhees nj
 

Hi , my name is Danny . I've had rsd fullbody since nov 2008 I was denied benefits twice I guess because I didnt have a diagnosis yet . That changed after 2.1/2 years of everytest and over 20 Drs. Finally I was able to see dr swArtzmann and he knew it was rsd in the first 30 seconds. I had a lawyer today at the hearing and she said it went well and thinks I will b approved. Since the judge didn't have the vocational specialist speak for the ss side at all. I've had kettimine injs that gave me a little hope but I'm not able to work at this point in time. Hope all of you are feeling well today.if anyone has a thought about my case. The first two times I didn't have a diag yet. Now I do with a lawyer. I don't see them deny n me this time. Anythoughts??

good luck on your hearing

The diagnosis of RSD is much less of a factor than the limitations on your ability to work over the SGA level (currently $1010) which can be a fairly complex matter. Without a firm diagnosis, it is difficult for anyone to guess what to expect in terms of recovery, so in that sense it is important. I mention this only because many are confused about the SSD process.

One person with RSD might not fit the legal requirements of SSDI approval, while another easily does. If your attorney believes you will be successful, than that sounds promising for you.

Good luck, I hope it all goes well.

Good luck...I hope this goes well for you.

Hi Danny
 

Welcome to Neuro Talk. You will find some compassion and some good advise on this site. I really hope your hearing goes well. There are others on this site who have gone through the process for disability. I was turned down twice also, but in the end, I was granted my disability. I hope for the best possible outcome for you. There is also a disability forum that deals specifically with SSD, SSDI issues that you might want to look into. There may be others there, that can help while you wait for this hearing. Waiting is somtimes the hardest part to the whole process. take care, ginnie

I agree with this. Having a firm diagnosis certainly is helpful as the Social Security Administration docs are becoming more and more familiar with it, but granting you disability status is more complex than that. There is your age, your "functional limitations", etc.

Best advice I can give is to get your primary CRPS doctor to write a letter outlining your "functional and occupational limitations". That can make all of the difference. Submit that letter to Social Security.

With that letter, all of my extensive medical records and solid legal representation, I was awarded benefits on my initial application.

Here is a link to a forum that specializes in Social Security Disability. Check it out and good luck on your next hearing...

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum28.html

Social Security usually denies first time applicants with a variety of disabilities. Usually one has to appeal. Wishing you luck.

Hi,

I wish you luck with your disbility hearing. Most claims are denied only a small
percentage are approved. The same conditions apply to appeals. If approved it is usually approved at the hearing stage when roughly only ten
percent are denied.

Joydee

Hi Danny
 

I am thinking about you and hoping your hearing went well. I had been turned down two times also. It was the final hearing that you just had, that made the favorable determination. I so hope that it will go in your favor. RSD is no fun, and I sincerely hope the judge is awhere of this awful condition. You are in my thoughts and prayers right now. Hope your approval comes through soon. ginnie

Thanks for thinking of me :)
 

Hi ginne, I was approved for my benefits and I am so happy,they are gonna pay me back the 33 weeks they owe me also.yippy!I really appreciate u thinking of me , that is so kind.now my employer I think is gonna pick up the tab for my kettamine treatment with dr getson , I was see n Schwartzmann befor.I just couldn't spend all my savings on it anymore.I think I have a good chance of getting wc also.there dr said IAAF totally disabled too. Just waiting for the hearing.enough about me.how is your life. Going? I hope you are doing well and pain free sweety. Ttys :)

:):):):)

Congrats

Re:Best ever news
 

:yahoo:[I am so very happy for you. when that benefit finally goes through, you feel a great weight lifted off you.:Trapeze 2: I hope that you are able to go forward in your life now, without this worry you have had. any time a person on this site has a good bit of information to share it is worth celebrating. Sleep good tonight in peace at last:D ginnie

Thank you
 

Thanks for the advice , I was granted my benefits finally,I applied back in June of 09.the judge was very nice and after he saw my drs reports over the last 4 years and also my physical appearance,actually appolagized to me for being turned down twice befor.nice too know I get all my back pay from June 09 til present.it looks like I'have a good chance of getting my wc benefits too.new jersey gives u up to 80% of your monthly salary or up too 3200.$ a month.my plan now is too get my ketttamine treatments and start a new career in golf orsomething,hope all is well with you.thanks for your input :) agree with this. Having a firm diagnosis certainly is helpful as the Social Security Administration docs are becoming more and more familiar with it, but granting you disability status is more complex than that. There is your age, your "functional limitations", etc.

Best advice I can give is to get your primary CRPS doctor to write a letter outlining your "functional and occupational limitations". That can make all of the difference. Submit that letter to Social Security.

With that letter, all of my extensive medical records and solid legal representation, I was awarded benefits on my initial application.

Here is a link to a forum that specializes in Social Security Disability. Check it out and good luck on your next hearing...

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum28.html[/QUOTE]

Thanks dd
 

thankyou for congratulating me.my name is Danny very nice to meet you.how are you doing? Hopefully great:)