Too Fast - Disabilities Message Board

gayle4102 · 07-18-2008, 04:35 PM

Hi everybody! First of all, I have been lurking, and reading all the posts, and have learned so much - thanks everyone for all the good information.

It seems I did things a little bit backwards. I went to an attorney first. I wanted to make sure I had a case. His secretary said he would get my medical records, and get back to me in 3-4 weeks. Well, it only took 3 days. As soon as he got my MRI, he called me in and told me I had a very strong case.

I filed in May 2008, got my first denial in June 2008 and denial on my reconsideration in July 2008. Now, he is filing for an AJL hearing.

From everything I have heard, and read here on this forum, this is happening way too fast. These first two steps are supposed to take months, or maybe even years - not weeks. Is something wrong when it happens this fast?

littlelady2852 · 07-18-2008, 07:25 PM

Yes thats too fast.. May i ask you what are your health probems ? I applied in March of this year and had to go for spinal xrays and another doctors visit.
Karen

Executor · 07-18-2008, 09:48 PM

I have to disagree. If he's a disability attorney, he knows what he's doing. Follow his lead. Those with attorneys have different time lines than those without.

Good luck.

Ex

gayle4102 · 07-19-2008, 09:00 AM

Thank you for your quick answers. The denials came so fast, I got the feeling they were not even reading my paperwork and medical reports - just stamping 'NO' on it, and sending it back.

All my problems are in my back. The main problem is a disc that has herniated so far out, that it compromised the root nerve to my left leg. It happened so fast: I was fine one day, and they next day in the ER in horrible pain and could not walk. It has left me with nerve damage to my leg, and pain in my leg and lower back.

The MRI also showed two more herniated discs, degenerative disc disease and osteoporosis in my spine. I had no idea I had this ticking time bomb in my back. I am single, 57 years old, and I have not worked since this happened.

And yes, my attorney specializes in SSDI cases.

littlelady2852 · 07-19-2008, 09:34 AM

Gayle,
I am so happy that you got it so fast.My problems are in my back also. I have a Arachoid Cyst on my spine. I have noticed the past few days. My legs seem to be getting weaker and tingling and pins and needles in my legs.Also the most terrible pain in my upper spine.
Maybe i will get mine quick , if i get turned down on my first try i will contact me a good ss disability lawyer. Maybe i need to start looking now.
Karen