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12-28-2006, 07:29 PM | #1 | |||
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Hi everyone, I have finally after 2 1/2 years of fighting got my SSI decision.. Denied !
So, I ask of all the members.. what is next ? Do I appeal ? This was in front of the ALJ appeals judge... I am soooo depressed right now ! I have fought soo hard to get all the records and therapy and meds and a diagnosis - now I have to do it all over again.... I would appreciate any help or words of advice, this has been the hardest thing to do especially that I can't work at all with all the pain ..... |
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12-29-2006, 12:13 AM | #2 | |||
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Oh, (((Dolfinz)))! I'm so sorry! Gosh, I know what you've been through already to get as far as you have. I had to go in front of the ALJ too, but that's where I finally won my case.
If you are unable to work, then I would say definitely keep pushing. It's getting harder and harder to get approved because of the way they're changing the rules. But I wouldn't give up. One very valuable lesson I learned was to select an elderly and distinguished lawyer who was up for consideration to become a judge himself. After all my struggles, once we got to the ALJ, all this lawyer had to do was go in the courtroom and talk to the judge for five minutes and I got my approval. I never saw the judge myself. Apparently he was willing to take the lawyer's word for it that I was truly in pain and disabled by it. I hope you have the strength to keep fighting this thing, and that you ultimately prevail. Remember, this is a right you're fighting for. Not just an entitlement. Good luck... Idealist |
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12-29-2006, 12:43 AM | #3 | |||
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Dolfinz - I am so sorry. I can understand your depression but you need to keep trying. I am preparing for my ALJ hearing and I know how hard it is to work on getting all the information put together while in pain.
You didn't say if you had an attorney? If you did not, you definately need one. You simply cannot do it alone. Again, I am very sorry and I hope you can keep going until you win! nancyh |
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12-29-2006, 08:26 AM | #4 | |||
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Thanks for the kind words.. I do have a lawyer.. She is o.k. it seems I got "the worst" judge... I will keep trying..
My parents are paying my bills because I can't get welfare.. Son still lives with me and it would be some stupid amount of money a month.. not worth the aggrivation.. and as far as food stamps.. 75.00 a month ? Well I will keep fighting, my parents want me down in Florida to fight it there..So..fight again !! |
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12-29-2006, 12:11 PM | #5 | |||
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Keep fighting Dolfinz. You fight for what is rightfully yours. What advice does your lawyer give?
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12-30-2006, 08:44 AM | #6 | |||
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I haven't talked to the lawyer yet.. Tuesday, but she did say that if I was denied (apparently I had the Worst judge) we would fight it !
I have to, I have TOS and it is painful everyday.. My problem is do I fight from FL or here in Mass. ? I am trying to find out if a case can be transferred or do I have to file all over again ?? Thanks for all kind words .... |
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