Gammy42
09-02-2004, 03:32 PM
I was approved for SSDI and disability from my state retirement fund last year. First of all the letter last year from the state said they would review in 2006. So I was suprised a few months ago when it came up for review. They sent me to see their psychiarist. I got denied, 1st thing I did was request all infor that made them reach that decision. I got it in 2 days. Their dr. said "I absolutley couldn't work, at all", mine says the same thing, and SSDI, ortho from last year says the same thing. Any advice?
Kamden
09-02-2004, 10:36 PM
Do you have an attorney working with you? I am also applying and have read up all I could and see that a person has a better chance with an attorney.
Gammy42
09-03-2004, 12:10 AM
No, not yet, they have the same appeal provess as SSDI, do I thought I'd try the 1st appeal by myself, sine they will comtinue to pay me untill all appeals are exhausred, Thanks
andreat77
09-12-2004, 11:54 PM
Definately, DEFINATELY get an attorney. I had my case reviewed this past April. The records used were just for 2003 and I was pregnant from Apr-Dec 2003 so I did not have any treatment for my main problem--Cowden's Disease. It came back saying that I was now able to work. I have had 17 operations in my life, 2 battles with ovarian dysgerminoma, and currently have more cyst/lumps/bumps than normal tissue in various organs. I have extreme short term memory loss and severe side effects from the chemo I had back with the cancer. None of my doctors said I could work. I couldn't possibly afford medical treatment for all my problems. I bawled and bawled when I got the letter saying I could work. Anyway, I was going to try it knowing full well I couldn't but my in-laws pushed me to challenge the case instead. I was going to go at it on my own but my in-laws suggested a lawyer.
I paid the lawyer for last month and received word that I'm reinstated as of 4 days ago. It was that quick and with your doctors saying you can't work I imagine your case would also be quick. Even though our income is HORRIBLY low I am glad that I gave the lawyer $68.00 last month and will this one to get this straightened out. Good luck.
