maggie Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 I just returned home from my hearing and was granted disibility. The whole court process took five minutes. I guess this is a good day, but in other way it's sad.Maggie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lieze Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 Maggie that's great news financially.I am applying also and the way I look at it is if I recover enough at some point to work I'll try to do that...but in all honesty since this began for me I have not been "fit". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sisblostg Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 I glad to hear your news. Sorry you had to go all the way to a hearing stage. I went through a "mourning" tye process feeling so bad that I had to admit I was disable since I have a broken body and a mind that works(well most of the time!) and sad about my career dreams ending. Then I have seen how the extra money has helped my family and feel better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat57 Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 I hear you. Its great that the hassle of the process is behind you though. My daughter is on SSI and that was a nightmare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathmcev Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 That's good news. I just got my denial in the mail this week from my 2nd adjudicator, so I'm headed the way of the hearing so glad to hear that stage worked for you (after I'm sure a long wait). If you dont mind sharing, what do you think worked in your favor? Pm me if you'd rather... I'm just looking for advice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggie Posted July 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 I think what worked in my favor was a good lawyer and doctors who supported me in getting this. The doctors corporated with my attorney, the attorney wrote all the letters and the doctors just signed the paper work. Another thing I believe that worked out well was a while back someone posted how they received their disability and wrote the steps they went through. I gave that to my lawyer and he followed it to a tee. We used a smart sync to give data that a judge could actully see, proof of what takes place in my body. I didn't have to wait for my response in the mail like my lawyer stated, the judge granted me it right on the spot. Now it's just waiting to get the paper work done to start receiving benifits. I found my lawyer through one of my doctors who has many disabled patients, the gentleman really did his homework. I will receive five years of back pay from when I received my dx, one lump sum and then my monthly checks. My attorney was surprised that it went so well and so fast, not usual he stated. I wish you luck in getting yours.Maggie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggie Posted August 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 As I was thinking about my last blog, I forgot to add that I believe what really helped me was my liver enzyme problem, not being able to take any medications for pots is what made my case different from most and gave the judge the motivation to grant me my disability. Maggie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathmcev Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Fascinating. My lawyer said sensitivity to meds was important - obviously true! Thanks a lot for your advice maggie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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