I had my phone conference today for SSI and SSDI and my case worker was very opitmistic that I will be getting my SSDI in Sept. This is my second time applying and my GP has FINALLY agreed to the fact that working my usual job is impossible since I had a camera full of pics and a journal that coincided with the situation, weather and emotion at the time of the pictures. I have NO insurance and the only way I can get a medical card is to get SSDI. I don't qualify for SSI, but my back SSDI is substantial so that is VERY good. The sad part is that I will be getting more from SS than what I made at my last job, but I am NOT complaining! Wish me luck and please pray that it goes through...love you all

Of course you're going to be approved for SSDI!!

Thanks Jim, I can always count on you to help me be optimistic!

Cindi...............stay confident. You will get approved.

The Social Security Administration is (finally) coming around to recognizing the seriousness of CRPS/RSD. But as always, you have to have your ducks in a row and have good representation.

I was approved with my initial application.

You're next!!

Birchlake, I have Senator Jay Rockefeller office working for me too. The only reason I didn't get it the first time was because the Doc that has been treating my Cerebral Palsy didn't send in my medical records. I fixed that since I my first denial. The lady I had my phone conference with said that the more medical records I could get sent in the better and I am pretty sure I have them all. I am lucky(if you can call it that) to have a dual diagnosis of CP and RSD/CRPS affecting the same body part....thanks for the encoragement!

That's very good news that you have a Rockefeller on your side. Our Congressman, Gerald Connally here in Virginia, worked hard on Suzy's case and also helped us keep our home in which we where two payments behind. We lost our insurance too and can sympathize strongly. We were sinking fast with these out of pocket costs. I'm a full time worker by the way, but we were saved and so will you. Very quickly after Suzy was approved last Nov. she was able to access medicare....very quickly.