well let me be the first to jump in and to say thanks to youthis is a real tough time for me(us)in every sense of the word(financially,physically,emotionally,etc).not knowing the "Unknown". cant get answer's .always on "Hold".but want to say again is a big thanks to "LegalMania" and others here.we may not have the answer to everyone question or problem,but this is a good place for us to hear,listen or just talk to others.its real rough "OutHere"when you feel alone.cause the mind will play "games"with you,and unfortunately there all negative.You'll have time when its difficult to get a good night sleep,lost of appitite,hard to concentrate on other things.your whole life as you once knew/had is now different.but i think with this "socialChat" here that "LegalMania" is putting together will help some
hope all will partake and take advantage of this

Thanks to legalmania for starting this thread. My father applied for social security disability June 2010 and was approved finally in Dec.2010 after months of sleepless nights and I want to share with others my family's story. My message to you all is to not let the worries get to you. Take time out to focus your energy on other things and let things be what they will be. I know it's easier said than done, but it's necessary for you and your family's well-being. We were so worried for the first three months that we were mentally exhausted asking ourselves "What if it get's denied..What if some info is missing..What if"
We got to the point where we said "That's it!We've done everything we can do so if it gets denied then it gets denied, all that would be left to do it to appeal..and if we have to appeal over and over again we'll do it if it comes down to it!" So we stopped worrying and let things run their course..



but ofcourse I do advise to be on top of the doctors/receptionists/nurses in charge of your case. Contact the medical examiner in charge of your case everytime you have to do a medical update(whether you have started taking new medicine, whether there's been a change in dosage quantity, whether you've seen a new doctor, whether you started taking therapy, anything). If you don't have a fax,get yourself one, it is a must. That way you have peace of mind that your info was received. Try to take all the right steps and remember to take things one step at a time. Paperwork is part of the process so don't get frustrated. Get all your things in order, ask many questions and you will have a better chance at getting approved. My advice would be to not leave everything up to others when it comes to your case. Take charge and have a positive outlook at the same time.


Godbless and don't lose hope, even if you get denied just try and try again. You are not alone, so many people get denied the first time but you just have to re-strategize and just do it! Don't lose confidence in your case, only you know your condition, only you feel the pain so you must fight for it!

and as a final note, always have god in your heart..he is the one fighting alongside with you and your loved ones.

Big hugs and kisses to all of you going through this process.

"Sakuranokaori"said something that i strongly agree with by having god in your heart.i got baptize on 10/10/10.i pray to him daily.and by joining a church it keeps me busy with there functions.good people and good fun

I'm so glad to see people getting involved please let your stories become reality. Thank you for your time. Peace be with you.

oh my goodness. I applied 12/08 and just finished my hearing on July 12th. The judge just received my case for review last week and should be giving me a decision this week. I ammmmm soooo stressed out. Between worrying where money to live is going to come from and no support...I am at my wits end. Thanks for starting this thread!

yes,it can be a daunting task dealing with ss and waiting for ssdi approval and some people actually give up,most when they are denied the 1st time.this is what social security wants.they make it so hard to get benefits that most people like I said actually give up hope and move on.however,persistance pays off if your willing to have a little patients and realize that your financial future is at stake here especially when you paid into the program while you were working.don't give up...

Wow don that is incredible. Did you pick that date on purpose or did it just happen to fall on that date? I continue to pray for you, you have a long road ahead and I hope your faith and strength get you through. Even though your body is not strong right now, your mind and faith will get you through.

god seem to work that way.i didnt notice it till i got home and looked at the date that was written down for me in my bible.me coming to the lord,going to that picticular church and of all days and years it happen to fall on that day of days.i prayed last night at my church and at home last night.my niece told me to read "proverbs3" number 4#and5#.so that night i did.this morning i had and afternoon luncheon with the guys from my church.one of the guys who put the luncheon together is in "legal"and has worked on disabilty casesi didnt know thats what he use to do and he didnt know of what i was going thru it was just by chance.he even knew the doctor that is going to give me my "EMG"wednesday and how this proceedure is done.will this make me confident of my case(who knows)but guess who will get a good night sleep to night......and most of all how our savior"jesus" works(in his name "Amen")

While I was waiting for my benefits, I had five surgeries with no insurance. All my savings for my whole life was used up. I am on dissability, and sad that I can't work, mad at all the agiencies involved and sick of waiting to talk to them on the phone. I have found the whole proceedure very difficult, and alot of people do indeed suffer. If you have no resourses, there is little a person can do. I borrowed to exist from my family. I receive medicade also, and have now been informed that will no longer exist, it was just instated this past April 2010. Now Where did that coverage go? I am on the phone writing letters once again. fun fun fun ginnie

Thank you for a place to vent about this subject. ginnie