(((((((HUGS)))))) Thanks

and the judge denied me because I could doff my shoes and socks, and then put them back on. The only problem is............I WAS wearing FLIP FLOPS!!!

I fired my attorney, and got another, and am still fighting. Now the wait is for the Appeals Council ruling.
This month makes one full year since we went before the ALJ.

I hope to hear something SOON!

Dont give up! Keep up the fight! Unless you want to try a new claim and lose all the backpay you have earned. Sometimes the second time around is a breeze I hear, but nothing for all the time and trouble of the first claim

Hi allen..
So you are now waiting for a hearing wth the Appeals Counsel ? How long ago did you file your appeal ?? I guess I am just really disspointed because of all the hard work I put into it, but on the same token I can present new evidence ...

Actually you can file an appeal and file a new case at the same time. If you win your new case you dont get the backpay until you win the appeal but in the meantime you will have your monthly check. I am surprised that your lawyer didnt recommend this.

Unfortunately I am finding my Lawyer didn't tell me a whole lot .. So, I can appeal this decision and yet open a new one ?? Am I understanding this correctly ?

Yes you can and you can present your new evidence in the new case and hopefully be successful at the initial application.

Do I do this with the same Lawyer ? Gosh see how much valuable info I get from you guys !!!!

Talk to your lawyer about it and see what she says. Wether you keep the same lawyer or not would depend on how you feel about her after you talk about where you go from here.

Thanks HeyJoe... I appreciate it ! Thanks to all of you.. I will talk with my Lawyer first, then adress the medical issues with my Dr. but I will let ya all know an update soon. Thank You all again for the encourging words...

Hugs,
Dolfinz

Let us know when you talk to your lawyer. I'm anxious to see what she has to say.