Denied SSI - Disabilities Message Board

Claudia08 · 07-06-2009, 09:14 AM

I was denied SSD or SSI (whatever its called!) after having my hearing because the judge wrote I can take care of my dog and live independently. I do live on my own but my parents pay ALL of my bills. My home is a mess because I have chronic fatigue and dishes pile up. I sometimes eat ice cream for dinner because I have nothing to eat or do not have the energy to cook. And as far as my dog, I can get several statements from the people who watch him for months at a time.

Also, I have now been diagnosed with an auto immune disease called hashimoto, which has attacked my thyroid and I am having my right thyroid removed this month. This could explain the chronic fatigue and all, having my hormones out of whack. But it is possible I am still bi polar, have borderline disorder and PTSD.

Also the judge cited that when I was baker acted 2 years ago, when I first applied for SSI, and was denied, I was intoxicated and they wrote I had a mood disorder that was substance induced. Well now I have evidence my mood disorder is thyroid induced! And been seeing a psychiatrist for the past two years that has my axis 1 as bi polar and axis 2 as borderline, which the judge totally ignored her. Didn't even mention her in his report.

So my question is, should I appeal the judges decision now that I have new medical evidence?

And what will happen if I start all over again and re-apply? Can I still have the appeal process going on and also re-apply as a back-up? What would happen to the appeal if I also re-applied?

mscat40 · 07-06-2009, 05:27 PM

Claudia,
I am very sorry about the judges decision! That is crappy !

I am also Borderline , and have Hypothyroid Disorder> along with a few other stuff. I'd definetely appeal the judges decision! What does your Lawyer think you ought to do?

i really thought you had a good chance of winning your claim! and were on your way of being approved! This is unreal. Keep fighting !
Cathy

goldyfm · 07-07-2009, 01:50 AM

Sorry for your bad news. I don't have similar health problems, but I live independently and have a dog but neither was even brought up at my hearing. What would living alone and having a dog have to do with a decision? I still have to get up to go to the bathroom and fix something to eat for myself, so it is no problem to open the door to let a dog out, or bend over to put out her food. I see no relevance to that issue at all. I have no advice on reapplying, etc. But I do wish you luck in whatever you decide.

BTW, I read somewhere that pets actually help with health and mood improvements for those that live alone. I know I feel safer and happier having mine here with me.

BelleoftheSouth · 07-16-2009, 09:24 PM

Do not re-apply...just keep appealing. If you re=apply you will have to start all over again. Appealing will keep you up to date.

Take Care.

Executor · 07-16-2009, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Claudia08

I was denied SSD or SSI (whatever its called!) after having my hearing because the judge wrote I can take care of my dog and live independently.

This is as about as absurd a comment as I've ever heard. Just when you think you've heard it all, something else comes along. I'm sooo sorry that this has happened to you and that a Judge actually wrote this. Guess what Mr. Judge....I care for 3 cats, 4 children, and live independently, but I was approved. Those criteria aren't even remotely valid. And, if they are his criteria, then I can't imagine he'll approve too many applications, because most people care for somebody or something.

I agree with Bellofthesouth....Do not re-apply...Keep appealing. Talk to your lawyer and see what he/she says. You've got to keep going. This is an endurance race, not a sprint. You can outlast them if you are determined enough.

Again, I'm sorry. Sounds like you had bad luck of the draw re: the judge.

Regards,

Ex