Hello, I'm new to all this. I filed for my SSI and SSD in January 2004. I've received my 1st denial and of course I have appealed. I have fibromyalsia and severe depression or major depressive disorder as drs call it. I haven't been able to work since Oct 2003. Most days I can hardly get myself out of bed. In the state of WV, I think they want you to be a vegetable before they'll approve you for disability. It seems like the only people who are getting it are the ones who are capable of working because you see them out at the stores, etc doing just wonderful while you're there in a wheelchair because you're in so much pain you can't walk.

Do anyone out there have any suggestions? I have my doctors backing me but the ss office says my condition is not disabling and should not progressively get worse but actually improve.

Steph

Steph:
If you filed in the Huntington office, was your claimsworker Karina S ? She was awfully helpful to me in the process, also for the SSI part a lady by the name of Julie C.
I have physical issues with my back,pelvis, hips and also psychiatric ones as major depressive disorder, OCD, DID, Self Injurer, & other personality disorders such as neurotic,histrionic,avoidant. Are you sure your psych and med docs gave them enough info the first time round? And if you have a psych therapist or physical therapist, did they??
I live in Ohio, but worked and filed in WV & didn't have any problems, but I think sometimes overkill on the information provided to Disability is better than not enough. I do not mean to stretch your symptoms and functionality by any means, just that every little thing is documented by all of your providers.
Keep watching for other replies. I am sure Purplebill can give you much more indepth technical answers. He seems to know EVERYTHING when it comes to disability issues!! :) I think he must be either a retired or bored disability attorney, or someone who used to work in a Disability office!!
Just kidding, Purplebill. Sometimes I find myself scratching my head wondering about your answers because I totally am blown away by all your facts!! :)
J.