I'm going tomorrow for my physical evaluation.
I'm so nerves and my stomach is giving me
Trouble thinking about it, I don't know what to
Expected or anything. I'm worried to death
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I'm going tomorrow for my physical evaluation.
I'm so nerves and my stomach is giving me
Trouble thinking about it, I don't know what to
Expected or anything. I'm worried to death
Don't worry too much. It's routine and is usually pretty fast. Mine was about 15 min. Again don't read too much into it. Just be honest and you'll be on your way pretty quickly. Chin up
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If you have a family DR see if you can sign a release of infromation to your DR. so you will see how your DR's visit went and I would have any exrays mri results and a copy of all the meds you take and just like monsterpete said just be yourself and it goes so quick. Do you have a lawyer helping you? I would call them and let them how you think it went. Good Luck to you
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I dont have a lawyer yet this is my first time trying for it
I go to the mental evaluation next week. It said on my papers to bring my
Med's I'm on. They have all my medical records from my dr I'm
Just scared and nervous over all this. I can take a lot of people around and I don't like talking to people I don't know in person, I don't know what they make u do or anything. Sigh
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Don't worry too much. It's routine and is usually pretty fast. Mine was about 15 min. Again don't read too much into it. Just be honest and you'll be on your way pretty quickly. Chin up
Same as Pete.....these exams tend to be pretty superficial and short in duration. The psychological CE's are a little lengthier than the physical ones but nothing to be overly concerned about like Pete said. Just make sure you go and have the exam. That is the most important thing.
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Thanks everyone for your nice replys they mean a lot to me... Please pray for me today, I really going to need it.. I wanted to thank you all again for taking the time out to post.. take care everyone
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Good Luck to you tommrow my prayers are with you. I'm sure you will be just fine. I'm glad you have your medical records also. It really could help you if you go ahead an seek a lawyer, some peolpe wait but I think it could also help you in the begining, Also you could get denied and if you do don't give up its the most important thing because lots of people do get denied the first and second time but then again you could get approved the first time also. Hang in there if you can please come back here and let us know how you think your DR's appointment went. Again Good Luck
Just take comfort in the fact TruthseekerTn that we (those of us who have been approved) have all been where you are now in the process. It is aggravating as hell and the frustration/disappointment factor can get pretty high, but don't let any initial denials discourage you. Even tho I was forewarned by Allsup that I would probably get denied during the application and reconsideration stages, you are still in somewhat disbelief when you get that generic denial letter in the mail after jumping through all the hoops that the SSA makes you jump through. Just always remember that you have a very good chance of winning your claim if you appeal any denials and can get to the ALJ level. The ALJ's seem to have a lot more latitude than the DDS case workers in approving disability claims. Just make sure you have a lawyer before you reach the hearing stage.
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well I went yesterday,the man was kinda a butt,, he told me I should have got physical therapy years ago. that my neck was so bad... my neck leans to the left, has been like that for 6 years.. I failed all but two of the test.. I was back there over an hour.. he told me I need physical therapy which worries me that I won't get it.. I quit smoking a year ago the end of this month and he was going on how smoking makes arthritis worse.. he went on an on about it like I was still smoking then when he found out I drink diet dr pepper he was going on about caffiane how it does the same.. I feel it didn't go to good.. but someone that my brother knows went to the same guy and got approved and said he was saying the same things to them.. so now next week I go through the other one.. I'm worried about the first one..hope this one goes better
Honestly I think while the DR by no means should have acted like that he seemed to say that your in not good shape and that is sad but it just proves you can't work so just maybe it is gooing to help with your disability, I think some DR. have very bad bedside manor but there are also good DR's out ther to. Hnag in there I really think it sounds the DR is saying you have really bad arthrisistis. Let us know how your other DR's appointment goes. Hang in there we are all pulling for you and hope your will be able to get your disability and get the poper medicaly be you need.
well I went yesterday,the man was kinda a butt,, he told me I should have got physical therapy years ago. that my neck was so bad... my neck leans to the left, has been like that for 6 years.. I failed all but two of the test.. I was back there over an hour.. he told me I need physical therapy which worries me that I won't get it.. I quit smoking a year ago the end of this month and he was going on how smoking makes arthritis worse.. he went on an on about it like I was still smoking then when he found out I drink diet dr pepper he was going on about caffiane how it does the same.. I feel it didn't go to good.. but someone that my brother knows went to the same guy and got approved and said he was saying the same things to them.. so now next week I go through the other one.. I'm worried about the first one..hope this one goes better
Hang in there truthseeker,as this is a very frustrating process.Having the help and support of the members on this forum,who have endured this long and winding road will be a tremendous help
I forgot to add that he told me to use it or lose it.. my neck that is.. he was not nice but.. I guess he's doing his job is all but I wish he could have been alittle bit nicer
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you will be ok , i know how stressful it can be to have to go and get a exam but like others have said it should be quick. It 's all a part of the process many people have been through , so your not alone. try not to be to scared, get it done and over with then you will feel so much better. Let us know how it turned out , it is not going to be as bad as you are fearing.
mscat40...thanks, I went tue..so the first appointment is over just got to go through the other one next week.. I'm so stressed out to the max.. I feel like just crawling up in a ball and crying, I knew this was going to be a tough thing to go through but, not this bad.. I think about it every waken min..I'm praying I can get through this without breaking down
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When it rain it pours.. woke up sicker then a dog.. went to the dr he says it's Bronchial Spasms... I quit smoking a year ago then end of this month and I promise you I seem more sick then I was when I was smoking...right now I'm coughing my guts up.. and my chest hurts and feels like someone is sitting on it..ugrrrrr.. I'm so depressed over all this disability.. I think it's making sick.. sorry had to vent some
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well I went yesterday,the man was kinda a butt,, he told me I should have got physical therapy years ago. that my neck was so bad... my neck leans to the left, has been like that for 6 years.. I failed all but two of the test.. I was back there over an hour.. he told me I need physical therapy which worries me that I won't get it.. I quit smoking a year ago the end of this month and he was going on how smoking makes arthritis worse.. he went on an on about it like I was still smoking then when he found out I drink diet dr pepper he was going on about caffiane how it does the same.. I feel it didn't go to good.. but someone that my brother knows went to the same guy and got approved and said he was saying the same things to them.. so now next week I go through the other one.. I'm worried about the first one..hope this one goes better
Hi TruthseekerTn --
To 'me' what he told you - if he wrote it in his report is a VERY GOOD THING. You don't want this doctor telling SSA that you're fine. Regardless if you didn't get physical therapy or did not get this or that treatment, isn't a reason to deny SSDI. If anything, its more a reason TO GET approved. You likely could not afford the treatments or didn't have the insurance to get the proper treatment he claims you should have had. Whether you drink Dr. Pepper or gallons of coffee makes no case to decline SSDI either. Seems to me this doctor is saying you have true medical issues - and that is their doctor, right? They may frown on your smoking, but its not against the law (yet). As long as he wrote down all those negative things that are wrong with you - in my opinion - its a good thing. Don't fret about it. To me, it sounds like you've told SSA you have issues and this doctor just confirmed what you told SSA.
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PS -- When I quit smoking, I was sick as a dog for over 8 months. Previous I would get bronchitis twice or three times a year.. but once I quit, OMG -- hell had no fury and played havoc on me. It was NOT fun. I finally got thru all of that and have been smoke free for 5 years now.
