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Originally Posted by legalmania (Post 731369)

They have a tendency to leave out a lot. The rulings are written up by paralegals and what can I say some are better than others. IMO I don't like using numbers like I can't lift anymore than 10 lbs because that means you can lift a telephone, or you can drive. I like to put a time limit on how long my client can do certain tasks. Like can't sit or stand for more than 10 minutes. It takes about 15 months to get a decision from the Appeals Council. So going back to school may be a good thing. Good Luck in whatever you do.

WOW!:eek:...your saying the same exact things my lawyer is/was saying.now i can tell this is how the system works and acts.for some one who isnt a lawyer you seem to say the same exact things he was saying.through you(your help)it helps me to understand alot more(even though it may not be in my favor).a friend recommened this site to me.im sure glad i took her advice

:grouphug::grouphug:

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Originally Posted by don1956 (Post 731375)

Well that may be because I'm a paralegal myself and have helped people through the Appeals Council. It's hard work. I'm glad to hear you're getting the right advice, the Appeals Council says they are trying to cut down on the waiting time but after several years I have yet to see that happen. I hope you don't get discourage because when you're sick, you need the help and that's part of the reason why we work, to get all the benefits we deserve.

well folks i dont know if it means anything,but my dr.office called me today to tell me of my new appointment for some kind of and exam for my neck.cause all the disc's and so forth in my neck are damage.they think that may be the cause of my prolong problems with my recovery of my shoulder and the cronic pain in my arms ,hands and fingers.i think "Legalmania"knows what its called.."EGB" or something like that(sorry folks:D:rolleyes:)

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Originally Posted by CarrieBriana (Post 730790)

I'm in the same position! I've had RSD (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy) since I was originally diagnosed @ 17. I was able to get through the University of Arizona's College of Nursing thanks to an amazing doctor who saw the fight in me, & implanted my very 1st spinal cord stimulator @ 23yrs old, during my summer off. What an amazing man. Long story short... It allowed me to get not just my degree, but my dream job back in CA. During my job I was exposed to an MRIf inadvertently. My leads were pulled out & I started having seizures... I took a leave of absence 5yrs ago & have never been able to get back. Not to mention my RSD has spread into both legs. I was on SSDI until a 3 month hospitalization & with no movement of my money they cut me off. I was just 3 months later in a 4 car pile up. Just last year I received a settlement & that's what I've been living off of. I've reapplied in every way possible & just can't get back on. Since diagnosed I have never "played up my disease" but I almost feel like I have to. I know I'm young but I've worked since I was 14. Not being able to work is killing me. I can't get the OT PT and psych help I need without $ & I desperately need my SSDI to get it. It's a vicious circle that's totally killing all the pieces of me that used to be good, caring & strong... If anyone knows how to work the system or has any suggestions... I'm totally open! Please help!!!

hello "MissCarrie"glad to hear from you.seems sometimes there's no one to talk to.meaning will they undertand.you go here and there for help cause this is what they say or advertise or just plain referrials.and all end up the same:(
i know as sure as you do and a lot of people here do.its all this waiting and waiting just to again get denied.but one thing for sure is the good people here as you witness.especially "Miss legalmania".she keeps us all together.with her wealth of knowledge and hope.Even though were all strangers to each other,were here for you.our ears are alway open:grouphug:

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Originally Posted by don1956 (Post 731262)

yes "Finz" i think you are right.i think what my doctor conclusion is that i can no longer do the type of work that i use to do at my old job and my union will not let me "bump' anyone there either:(.i cant lift anything over 10lbs is what they say.dont leave me with much.but i did call my lawyer today..finally.he was shocked as much as me of the out come:eek:..but he of course "appealed"it.he said the judge ignore a lot of info that was there.which was what suprise my lawyer.but as for me right now,im going to sign up for vocational retraining.i once took drafting 20yrs ago so i'll try for that again.anew life again starting for me at 55:).and after 30yrs at lockheed,but if i can hold out 5 more yrs i think i will be ok,cause then i can retire(hopefully):rolleyes:
just want to say that you all were correct on your answers and thank you all again and again for your support .i knew i would find good folks here:hug:

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If the gist of your medical records indicate that your doctor feels that you can't do the job you used to do and the union won't transfer you to an 'easier' job than you have just identified why you have been denied for SSDI, Don. SSA doesn't care if you can't do your past job, they care if you can do ANY job. The fact that a different job might pay less and not allow you to collect a pension from Lockheed (and a financially crappy future) doesn't mean that you meet SSA's standards for total disability.

If you think you can go to vocational retraining and take regular classes to learn drafting, SSA would consider your application for SSDI as premature because you still have other options out there.

Good luck with all of this.

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Originally Posted by finz (Post 733025)

thanks "Finz".i have been thinking long and hard about it.and when i go to see my doctor this week im going to ask him to release me to go back to work.just talked to one of the guys i use to work with.he also and union steward.he said "we can find lighter work for you to do" dont worry anymore.just come on back.so thats what im doing .so i can get on with my life(or ge it back).i only have 5yrs to go.again thanks "Finz";)

I hope it works out for you Don