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.

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

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...

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Good luck, I hope it all goes well.

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

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

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