I got the desicion from my remand hearing. From what I read the Judge did'nt believe anything, I take that back he gave alot of weight to the doctor they sent me to for a 4 min. exam. He gave no weight to my doctor, he gave no weight to the therapist who sent a letter, he gave no weight to the rfc and the letter my doctor wrote. He made reference to the statement my wife wrote down on the initial application, and gave that no weight. It was 12 pages long. My doctor said my depression is severe, the judge said mild. I don't know anymore, I feel like I could explode right now. I can't sleep, I can't eat. I can't take it.

did you have a lawer? do you have a pdoc? they will listin to a phyciatrist useualy I kno spelling stinks,I do hope that you find some help

I have a lawyer, pretty good one, I think. My doctor wants me to see a specilaist, but I just don't have the money.

Whatever you do, don't give up, that's exactly what they want you to do. I may have asked you this before, how old are you? I'm been trying 7 years now!

If you go through the Voc Rehab process they will pay for doc visits, testing, etc.

Are you possibly eligible for Medicaid? Some pysch docs work on a sliding scale. You way want to also check into a pain support group.

By therapist do you mean physical therapist?

The opinions of docs are what count. Supplemental might help a little--with a tough ALJ, he/she will likely ignore them completely--and they can legally get away with it.

The deck maybe stacked against you, but it doesn't mean you won't prevail (even with this ALJ).

i will be 46 next month. filed in 2009.

my wife makes to much money for assistance. My doc wants me to see another doc for my depression, and go to the pain clinic. We have health ins. but of course it does'nt cover everything, and the co-pays are high. I can't even make my house payment, so we don't have gas money to get to any of these places. thanks for your support, I won't give up, I can't, I can't work.

I think I understand your frustration regarding obtaining disability. Have you spoken with your attorney regarding an appeal? Of course, this all takes considerable time.

I do understand the financial aspects regarding finances. Earn just a bit too much money, but not enough money to pay bills.

I wish you well.

Israel

It was explained to me that if we decline additional recommended treatments, we are giving the SSA the impression that our conditions are well managed. What one could see as not being able to afford copays, they can interpret as being satisfied with your current treatment. If they see that you are not seeing the other doc for the depression, their conclusion can be that you are satisfied with your current depression treatment, which implies to SS that it cannot be severe.

If your current doctor believes that your depression is severe, he could have you committed to a psych facility against your will.....that bypasses the copays for now.

It's difficult to even guess at the specifics, because we don't know the specifics of your case.

Lit Love has provided a lot of advice in this and your other threads about trying to access services and help. I hope that you can find some help.

[brett

If I remeber right wasnt aside from depression the problem happend with a back problem?? Did you have surgery on your back? The system is so unfair!!