 Qualifications for Widow's Benefits?
Hi,
My name is Leeann and I am a 54 year old widow.
I have had many tradegedies in my life time. My brother committed suicide in 1973, my Mom died, in my arms, in 1986, my adopted son committed suiced in 1987, my dad died in 1989, and my husband, due to a motorcyle accident, died in 2000. To make a long story short, I seen my husband's motorcycle accident, when he got hit on his motorcycle by a car, I seen his motorcycle, go up in the air, one way and I seen my husband, go up in the air, another way.
Since my husband's death, I have developed High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Arthrititus, 3 degenerative discs in my back, Various aches and pains throughout my body, and severe depression. I have a lot of trouble sleeping. And due to my severe back pain, I am unable to work as a Secretary any longer. I relive seeing my husband's accident every day. I am, currently, seeing a Physiciatrist for my depression, he has diagnosed me with PTSD, post traumatic stress disorder. I, also, had to endure the tradegedies of Hurricane Katrina (2005).
I have applied for Widow's Benefits and Disability Insurance Benefits and was turned down for both. I, then, applied for a Notice of Reconsideration and, again, was turned down. I am now deciding whether to Request For Hearing By Administrative Law Judge.
I was hoping for some advice. Does anyone have an idea as if my case has a chance of winning? I would appreciate, any and all, advice.
Thanks,
Lee Ann
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