Waiting for my first decision - Disabilities Message Board

Tori2571 · 08-04-2004, 08:18 PM

I applied a couple of weeks ago with the assistance of an attorney. I am 32 and have been on meds for depression, anxiety and OCD for 3 years. I started seeing a therapist and pdoc 2 weeks ago and they agree that there's no way I can work right now. As a matter of fact my therapist said that she doesn't see how I've been able to cope for so many years without having a breakdown. My attorney keeps track of all of my appointments and forwards the records to the SS office.

Even though I am 32 and educated what are my chances of winning this without having to go all the way to a hearing? I know the chances are slim but the fact that my pdoc said that I can't work gave me a bit of hope.

Also, I have a 16 month old daughter. I know I can receive benefits for her. What about my husband since he is also caring for her? He is 46. Is that included in my family maximum benefits? TIA!

Purplebill · 08-04-2004, 09:00 PM

Tori, no one on the internet could possibly give you any kind of a realistic estimate of your chances of success. We would need to interview you, your family and close friends; review all of your medical records for at least the last 5 yrs.; review your Social Security files, interview your treating physicians, psychologists, therapists, etc., review your school records, and so on. The only person who would be in a position to do so is your attorney. I do hope that your lawyer is one who specializes in Social Security disability cases as it is a somewhat difficult area of law. Good luck with your case.

Tori2571 · 08-04-2004, 09:15 PM

Thanks for your honesty. My attorney only handles SSDI cases. On my word alone she thought we would go all the way to a hearing. I have not talked to her again since she has gathered all of my medical records. I worry about my age and my BA degree being the biggest factor in my case.