Dawg Tired Posted August 31, 2004 Report Share Posted August 31, 2004 The attorney thought it went very well. The judge asked me if I was able to drive, I told him I drive very seldom - once every couple of months - and then only for very short distances; usually less than 2 miles. He asked a lot of questions about jobs I had in the past. My attorney asked mot of the questions, regarding how long at a time I was able to sit, stand and so forth. She also discussed all of the accomodations my last employer had made for me. The Vocational Expert testified that, given the restrictions I had there was no jobs in the national economy I could do. So now I wait. My husband had a hearing in March and just 2 weeks ago we heard he had been approved. But another step in the process is now behind me!Again, Thanks SO much to all of you for the great support I get from you! {{{{HUGS}}}} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted August 31, 2004 Report Share Posted August 31, 2004 I'm so glad you made it through so well--and I hope the outcome is one that will give you the supports you need to live comfortably at home. --Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethansmom Posted September 1, 2004 Report Share Posted September 1, 2004 I am so ghappy to hear that you made it through! I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and hopefully all your work will pay off!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danelle Posted September 1, 2004 Report Share Posted September 1, 2004 Yea!! I kept waiting for your update! I bet it will all be over with for you soon and you can relax. Congrats!!! Danelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplefocus Posted September 1, 2004 Report Share Posted September 1, 2004 I am glad you are over that. I know how draining this whole process is. Hopefully you will hear something soon and I am praying it will be a positive answer. Paige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrill Posted September 1, 2004 Report Share Posted September 1, 2004 Ditto! best to you,m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Julia59 Posted September 2, 2004 Report Share Posted September 2, 2004 Glad things went well for you! You made it this far, I know you can continue. I hope you get good results and finally relax a little. You deserve the benefits you worked for.I just finally made the decision to go for disability. It was a very difficult decision as I really want to work atleast part time. But unfortunately my health has declined further and I am concerned I will lose disability back pay if I work---and then find out I can't handle it. I spoke with an attorney, and my cousin who is also an attorney.Financially we need the money---and it would be too risky to get a job and then find out I can't handle it. My upper back and neck have gotten so bad it's hard to type an e-mail. All the work experience I have is in an office setting which would further agggrivate my problems.I just have to sit tight for a while to see if I get approved. Then I will have to get further education so I can work in another field. Probably psychology---i'll sit most of the time................... That's all I can think of right now.....It's really hard to do this as I have worked for 19 years. It's been a bummer being off this long. I just feel detached somehow...........My cousin said I owe it to myself and my family to try and get the benefits I earned.Good luck to you!Julie :0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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