Has anyone received Disability in California? How???? - Fibromyalgia Message Board

amgoingtoheal · 11-18-2004, 08:51 PM

Can anyone tell me the correct procedures to try and get disability for FM & CFS in California? I've been told to "not even try it" because it's that hard. Has anyone had good results and how did you get it?

Sami34 · 11-19-2004, 12:25 AM

HI, I'm about to try contacting SSI. I hope it's not as bad as trying to get some in home services. I was talking to them this morning and I think my condition got worse because they frustrated me so much. I can't take anymore stress than I have already. Let me know how your experience is trying to receive Disability in California. Perhaps we can help each other out by sharing what we learn through the process of getting it. Sami

bluelakelady · 11-21-2004, 09:16 PM

i had no trouble getting ssi in california for fms. i also recieved disability from my employer, and a hefty settlement from their comp carrier. it was decided the fms was caused by the carpal tunnel syndrome, and the fact that they put off surgery for almost 2 years while i waited.
it is not as hard to get as you think. social security was so nice to me. they even helped me fill out the forms, explained everything to me. now 9 years later they are still very kind and helpful.
get your doctor in your corner and it will be much easier to get. i had several who all said the same thing. she will never be able to work again.
good luck to you,
bluelakelady

pawned · 11-21-2004, 10:37 PM

I do not know if this will be censored but I will try. They say that I can use brand names, maybe that applies to lawyers names/

The attorney I had, that so happens to have an office in scooter distance from my house. He specializes in Fibromyalgia cases against (if that is the best word) the Social Seciurity Disability.

He is Scott Davis, PC, on Tatum Blvd in Scottsdale AZ. He has a website. He handles clients across the United States.

If this makes it thru the cencors then you will be in good hands. Like I said I am allowed to post Brand Names, and this is his NAME.

You can not go wrong by getting an attorney and this is his speciality

Sami34 · 11-22-2004, 02:12 PM

I called the Social Security office this morning and they put me on hold for over 10 minutes and an operator asked me a few questions and rudely hung up on me before I got a chance to speak. I just couldn't believe it. Did I have a bad luck or what?! I feel like crying. Where ever I try to go get help, I run into so many obstacles. I just want to give up! I feel like crying... Sami