SSDI

[Guest guest]

According to their website...

The number of work credits you need to qualify for disability benefits

depends on your age when you become disabled. Also, the credits must have

been earned within a certain time period. Generally, you need 20 credits

earned in the last 10 years, ending with the year you become disabled.

Younger workers may qualify with fewer credits. For example:

* A worker who becomes disabled before age 24 needs to have earned six

credits in the three-year period ending when disability starts.

* A worker who becomes disabled between age 24 to age 31 needs to

have credits for half the time between age 21 and the time disability

starts. If disability starts at age 27, the worker would need credit for

three years of work (12 credits)) out of the past six years between age 21

and age 27.

It's all confusing so I suggest consulting an attorney who specializes in

SSDI - you have nothing to lose.

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From: [mailto: ] On

Behalf Of patandpaula

Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 5:14 PM

Subject: Re: [ ] SSDI

Does anyone know, to get ssdi, must you have worked in the past several

years? I stopped working three years ago because I was feeling bad then, but

never went to doctor. The bad pain didnt start until this year. a

[ ] SSDI

I am in shock...I received a very large check today from Social Security.

Evidently, I won my SSDI case. I thought for sure that I would have to

appeal it.

I urge anyone out there who is disabled to file as soon as you can. I used

an attorney and it made it easier for me.

[Guest guest]

Woo Hoo!! Yay for you, Dorothy! I've been waiting for going on three

years for a determination - have been denied twice and now waiting for

a hearing date for another appeal. I think because I am only 47 years

old, that's why I am being held back. Maybe it won't be too much longer

for me. I think I'll call my attorney tomorrow...Doreen

>

> I am in shock...I received a very large check today from Social

> Security.

> Evidently, I won my SSDI case. I thought for sure that I would

> have to appeal it.

> I urge anyone out there who is disabled to file as soon as you

> can. I used an attorney and it made it easier for me.

>

[Guest guest]

I am 56 so a little closer to retirement age than you, but 3 years is

insane!

I truly am amazed that I didn't even have to appeal the claim once. I hoped

it would go smoothly, but was so shocked today. I think it will take a few

days for this to sink in...that I can meet my basic expenses. I think I

will sleep well tonight :-)

Call the lawyer tomorrow, Doreen!! Put the pressure on!!

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From: [mailto: ] On

Behalf Of Mimi

Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 5:48 PM

Subject: [ ] Re: SSDI

Woo Hoo!! Yay for you, Dorothy! I've been waiting for going on three

years for a determination - have been denied twice and now waiting for

a hearing date for another appeal. I think because I am only 47 years

old, that's why I am being held back. Maybe it won't be too much longer

for me. I think I'll call my attorney tomorrow...Doreen

[Guest guest]

I got SSDI at age 23 (I am 33 now) without a lawyer, quickly.  In a few years I

hope to be off of it.

 

As someone mentioned, I think a lot has to do with the state you apply in.  I

have seen seemingly clear cut cases get denied.  I applied in land and had

no problems.

 

Shandi

From: Mimi <mimi212@...>

Subject: [ ] Re: SSDI

Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2008, 5:48 PM

Woo Hoo!! Yay for you, Dorothy! I've been waiting for going on three

years for a determination - have been denied twice and now waiting for

a hearing date for another appeal. I think because I am only 47 years

old, that's why I am being held back. Maybe it won't be too much longer

for me. I think I'll call my attorney tomorrow...Doreen

>

> I am in shock...I received a very large check today from Social

> Security.

> Evidently, I won my SSDI case. I thought for sure that I would

> have to appeal it.

> I urge anyone out there who is disabled to file as soon as you

> can. I used an attorney and it made it easier for me.

>

[Guest guest]

If you need to apply in florida may I suggest you move first.....4 years plus

and I am average

" S. Pruitt " <seriouslysanibel@...> wrote: I got SSDI at age 23 (I

am 33 now) without a lawyer, quickly. In a few years I hope to be off of it.

As someone mentioned, I think a lot has to do with the state you apply in. I

have seen seemingly clear cut cases get denied. I applied in land and had

no problems.

Shandi

From: Mimi <mimi212@...>

Subject: [ ] Re: SSDI

Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2008, 5:48 PM

Woo Hoo!! Yay for you, Dorothy! I've been waiting for going on three

years for a determination - have been denied twice and now waiting for

a hearing date for another appeal. I think because I am only 47 years

old, that's why I am being held back. Maybe it won't be too much longer

for me. I think I'll call my attorney tomorrow...Doreen

>

> I am in shock...I received a very large check today from Social

> Security.

> Evidently, I won my SSDI case. I thought for sure that I would

> have to appeal it.

> I urge anyone out there who is disabled to file as soon as you

> can. I used an attorney and it made it easier for me.

>

[Guest guest]

That is great news, congradulations dear!!!!. I remember when i recieved my

check the first one was 17,000.00 and then a couple for 5,000 and one for 8,500.

Of course that was a few years ago and now we have two trucks and the rest we

caught up for not having any money for the past four years i had fought for it.

If you get denied, keep appealing until you get it. It is worth it.

Blessings,

Kris

[Guest guest]

I find it so odd that the state would make a difference since it is a

federal program.

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From: [mailto: ] On

Behalf Of CATHERINE RANIOLO

Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 7:49 PM

Subject: Re: [ ] Re: SSDI

If you need to apply in florida may I suggest you move first.....4 years

plus and I am average

" S. Pruitt " <seriouslysanibel@ <mailto:seriouslysanibel%40>

> wrote: I got SSDI at age 23 (I am 33 now) without a lawyer,

quickly. In a few years I hope to be off of it.

As someone mentioned, I think a lot has to do with the state you apply in. I

have seen seemingly clear cut cases get denied. I applied in land and

had no problems.

Shandi

From: Mimi <mimi212earthlink (DOT) <mailto:mimi212%40earthlink.net> net>

Subject: [ ] Re: SSDI

@gro <mailto: %40> ups.com

Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2008, 5:48 PM

Woo Hoo!! Yay for you, Dorothy! I've been waiting for going on three

years for a determination - have been denied twice and now waiting for

a hearing date for another appeal. I think because I am only 47 years

old, that's why I am being held back. Maybe it won't be too much longer

for me. I think I'll call my attorney tomorrow...Doreen

>

> I am in shock...I received a very large check today from Social

> Security.

> Evidently, I won my SSDI case. I thought for sure that I would

> have to appeal it.

> I urge anyone out there who is disabled to file as soon as you

> can. I used an attorney and it made it easier for me.

>

[Guest guest]

Trust me, I'm sure that the state you live in makes a HUGE difference. When my

husband and I adopted our daughters from India and we had to deal with the

Immigration Department (a federal entity), our state (Wisconsin) was MUCH, MUCH

slower than say Minnesota! So, I can only guess that the same would be said for

SSDI, all depends on your state.

Tammy in WI> > From: dorv@...> Date:

Wed, 6 Aug 2008 21:33:27 -0400> Subject: RE: [ ] Re: SSDI> > I find it

so odd that the state would make a difference since it is a> federal program.

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Group

It took me 3 years. The first year in a half was without a lawyer.

First lawyer told me to call when and If I was turned down. The

lawyer I did find after I was turned down disagreed with first

lawyer I called. Said should have never waited to find a lawyer.

Than it took another year in a half to get approved tottaling 3 long

years. I had no medical insurance during that time. It was very

hard. Seems like some people right away and than others they seem to

toy with.

hugs

Clora

> I got SSDI at age 23 (I am 33 now) without a lawyer, quickly.  In

a few years I hope to be off of it.

>  

> As someone mentioned, I think a lot has to do with the state you

apply in.  I have seen seemingly clear cut cases get denied.  I

applied in land and had no problems.

>  

> Shandi

>

>

>

> From: Mimi <mimi212@...>

> Subject: [ ] Re: SSDI

>

> Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2008, 5:48 PM

>

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> Woo Hoo!! Yay for you, Dorothy! I've been waiting for going on

three

> years for a determination - have been denied twice and now waiting

for

> a hearing date for another appeal. I think because I am only 47

years

> old, that's why I am being held back. Maybe it won't be too much

longer

> for me. I think I'll call my attorney tomorrow...Doreen

>

>

> >

> > I am in shock...I received a very large check today from Social

> > Security.

> > Evidently, I won my SSDI case. I thought for sure that I would

> > have to appeal it.

> > I urge anyone out there who is disabled to file as soon as you

> > can. I used an attorney and it made it easier for me.

> >

>

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[Guest guest]

I agree. I don't understand when I hear stories about people who are

without-a-doubt disabled being denied.

On the surface, I don't appear disabled. During the medical exam, the

doctor had me walk across the examining room, touch my toes, put my arms

over my head, etc. Nothing strenuous and I was able to perform everything

without any strain.

My hands didn't look too bad on the day of the exam - some days, my fingers

are so swollen and inflamed that there's no doubt that I have RA.

When I came home from the exam, I e-mailed the paralegal at my attorney's

office and told her I was sure I would be denied. She replied that most

people are on the first try and must appeal. So when I received the check

yesterday, I was totally blown away.

My SIL works for a doctor and said one of their patients had a number of

brain surgeries and was turned down for disability! There is NO rhyme or

reason to it.

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From: [mailto: ] On

Behalf Of CLORA

Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2008 6:34 AM

Subject: [ ] Re: SSDI

Group

It took me 3 years. The first year in a half was without a lawyer.

First lawyer told me to call when and If I was turned down. The

lawyer I did find after I was turned down disagreed with first

lawyer I called. Said should have never waited to find a lawyer.

Than it took another year in a half to get approved tottaling 3 long

years. I had no medical insurance during that time. It was very

hard. Seems like some people right away and than others they seem to

toy with.

hugs

Clora

[Guest guest]

Dorothy, what state are you in? thanks a

[ ] Re: SSDI

Group

It took me 3 years. The first year in a half was without a lawyer.

First lawyer told me to call when and If I was turned down. The

lawyer I did find after I was turned down disagreed with first

lawyer I called. Said should have never waited to find a lawyer.

Than it took another year in a half to get approved tottaling 3 long

years. I had no medical insurance during that time. It was very

hard. Seems like some people right away and than others they seem to

toy with.

hugs

Clora

[Guest guest]

I'm in New York

_____

From: [mailto: ] On

Behalf Of patandpaula

Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2008 9:45 AM

Subject: Re: [ ] Re: SSDI

Dorothy, what state are you in? thanks a

----- Original Message -----

[Guest guest]

i recived ssdi in about 3 months, they had me go to their ss doctor, and after

he sent his diagnosis, i was approved, i was in a walker and wasn't able to move

much, so the decision was easier, naybe it takes longer on most people

________________________________

From: Heidi Mendelsohn <hmendelsohn@...>

fibromyalgia-cfs <Fibromyalgia-cfs >;

< >

Sent: Friday, October 24, 2008 3:28:35 PM

Subject: [ ] SSDI

Hi Y'all,

I am still waiting to hear back from SSDI but they said it would take 4-6

months. My question is, do they call everyone and tell them to go to their

Dr? Does everyone have to have a hearing? I don't mind doing either but I

just wondered what to expect its been about 5 months

Heidi M

[Guest guest]

Thanks,

I was just wondering.

Heidi M

On Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 3:43 PM, Klein <backfromtooson@...>wrote:

> i recived ssdi in about 3 months, they had me go to their ss doctor, and

> after he sent his diagnosis, i was approved, i was in a walker and wasn't

> able to move much, so the decision was easier, naybe it takes longer on most

> people

>

> ________________________________

> From: Heidi Mendelsohn <hmendelsohn@... <hmendelsohn%40gmail.com>>

> fibromyalgia-cfs

<Fibromyalgia-cfs <Fibromyalgia-cfs%40>>;

> < < %40>>

> Sent: Friday, October 24, 2008 3:28:35 PM

> Subject: [ ] SSDI

>

>

> Hi Y'all,

> I am still waiting to hear back from SSDI but they said it would take 4-6

> months. My question is, do they call everyone and tell them to go to their

> Dr? Does everyone have to have a hearing? I don't mind doing either but I

> just wondered what to expect its been about 5 months

> Heidi M

>

>

[Guest guest]

After I had my phone interview right after applying I did not hear from SS until

I got my acceptance letter 3 months later.  I guess you have called them and

asked them what the delay is?  It shouldn't take that long unless someone isn't

getting them the info they need.

 

Shandi

From: Heidi Mendelsohn <hmendelsohn@...>

Subject: [ ] SSDI

" fibromyalgia-cfs " <Fibromyalgia-cfs >, " "

< >

Date: Friday, October 24, 2008, 3:28 PM

Hi Y'all,

I am still waiting to hear back from SSDI but they said it would take 4-6

months. My question is, do they call everyone and tell them to go to their

Dr? Does everyone have to have a hearing? I don't mind doing either but I

just wondered what to expect its been about 5 months

Heidi M

[Guest guest]

As I remember, I got a letter and I had to go to their doctor. I did it

without a hearing but it did take about 6 months. They will pay you

retroactively. I was denied the first time, but I called my congressman and

got ok'd within about two weeks.

Marla

-- [ ] SSDI

Hi Y'all,

I am still waiting to hear back from SSDI but they said it would take 4-6

months. My question is, do they call everyone and tell them to go to their

Dr? Does everyone have to have a hearing? I don't mind doing either but I

just wondered what to expect its been about 5 months

Heidi M

[Guest guest]

Heidi,

I would get copies of your medical records directly from your doctors

and take your medical records to your nearest Social Security office.

If RA wasn'r enough, we have to fight and justify how painful and

frustrating it can be. Best of luck to you.

>

> Hi Y'all

> I am soooo pissed I could scream. I got a call from the lady at

disability

> and we were talking, I mentioned my Rhu and she told me he never

responded

> to them, nor did my Urologist. I called both of their offices and

even had

> SSDI send a fax to the Uro while I was on the phone. I am so glad I

have a

> good case worker and she was able to tell me all of this. Of course

its

> lunch time here so I have to wait another hour to call them. If

they say

> they sent it I am gonna request not only will it be faxed today.

But I want

> a copy of the paperwork and will pick it up. They will probably

refuse.

> I love both Drs and can not believe they did not send the

paperwork. With

> one, it may be his med records people because its a huge practice,

but the

> other Dr has all the records in his office and one lady to do them.

> AHHHH!!!!!! I hate this. Why do we have to fo thru all of this, is

this

> disease not enough??

> The case worker said if she dies not hear from them she will have

to send

> me to their Drs. Geeze, I went to there Psych last week. Oh well

thanks for

> listening to me rant. I think if I hit the keys of my keyboard any

harder

> they will break!!!

> Heidibug

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks I will request them

Heidibug

On Thu, Dec 11, 2008 at 1:06 PM, <man_u8@...> wrote:

> Heidi,

> I would get copies of your medical records directly from your doctors

> and take your medical records to your nearest Social Security office.

> If RA wasn'r enough, we have to fight and justify how painful and

> frustrating it can be. Best of luck to you.

>

>

>

>

> >

> > Hi Y'all

> > I am soooo pissed I could scream. I got a call from the lady at

> disability

> > and we were talking, I mentioned my Rhu and she told me he never

> responded

> > to them, nor did my Urologist. I called both of their offices and

> even had

> > SSDI send a fax to the Uro while I was on the phone. I am so glad I

> have a

> > good case worker and she was able to tell me all of this. Of course

> its

> > lunch time here so I have to wait another hour to call them. If

> they say

> > they sent it I am gonna request not only will it be faxed today.

> But I want

> > a copy of the paperwork and will pick it up. They will probably

> refuse.

> > I love both Drs and can not believe they did not send the

> paperwork. With

> > one, it may be his med records people because its a huge practice,

> but the

> > other Dr has all the records in his office and one lady to do them.

> > AHHHH!!!!!! I hate this. Why do we have to fo thru all of this, is

> this

> > disease not enough??

> > The case worker said if she dies not hear from them she will have

> to send

> > me to their Drs. Geeze, I went to there Psych last week. Oh well

> thanks for

> > listening to me rant. I think if I hit the keys of my keyboard any

> harder

> > they will break!!!

> > Heidibug

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Good Luck with all of this. I have my second hearing in front of the

judge on Dec. 17th. I have Lupus Sle,RA and Fibro, along with other

rascals. I have been fighting this for 3 yrs. I am suppose to have my

family & friends write a letter stating things. Does anyone know what

they mean?

Good Luck for anyone fighting this. It has been such a long drawn out

stressful process. I just hope it is over soon.

God Bless & Happy Painfree Holidays!

Coetta

>

> Hi Y'all

> I am soooo pissed I could scream. I got a call from the lady at

disability

> and we were talking, I mentioned my Rhu and she told me he never

responded

> to them, nor did my Urologist. I called both of their offices and

even had

> SSDI send a fax to the Uro while I was on the phone. I am so glad I

have a

> good case worker and she was able to tell me all of this. Of course

its

> lunch time here so I have to wait another hour to call them. If

they say

> they sent it I am gonna request not only will it be faxed today.

But I want

> a copy of the paperwork and will pick it up. They will probably

refuse.

> I love both Drs and can not believe they did not send the

paperwork. With

> one, it may be his med records people because its a huge practice,

but the

> other Dr has all the records in his office and one lady to do them.

> AHHHH!!!!!! I hate this. Why do we have to fo thru all of this, is

this

> disease not enough??

> The case worker said if she dies not hear from them she will have

to send

> me to their Drs. Geeze, I went to there Psych last week. Oh well

thanks for

> listening to me rant. I think if I hit the keys of my keyboard any

harder

> they will break!!!

> Heidibug

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Heidi - you need an SSD Attorney - they will gather EVERYTHING SSD

needs to review your case. You shouldn't have to deal with the stress

of these doctor's offices. They're notorious for not getting stuff

sent off like they should. AND SSD has been known not to get the faxes

to the proper person, too. Good luck to you.....Doreen

>

> Hi Y'all

> I am soooo pissed I could scream. I got a call from the lady at

> disability and we were talking, I mentioned my Rhu and she told me

> he never responded to them, nor did my Urologist. I called both of

> their offices and even had SSDI send a fax to the Uro while I was

> on the phone. I am so glad I have a good case worker and she was

> able to tell me all of this. Of course its lunch time here so I

> have to wait another hour to call them. If they say they sent it I

> am gonna request not only will it be faxed today. But I want a copy

> of the paperwork and will pick it up. They will probably refuse.

> I love both Drs and can not believe they did not send the

> paperwork. With one, it may be his med records people because its a

> huge practice, but the other Dr has all the records in his office

> and one lady to do them. AHHHH!!!!!! I hate this. Why do we have to

> fo thru all of this, is this disease not enough??

> The case worker said if she dies not hear from them she will have

> to send me to their Drs. Geeze, I went to there Psych last week. Oh

> well thanks for listening to me rant. I think if I hit the keys of

> my keyboard any harder they will break!!!

> Heidibug

>

[Guest guest]

Coetta - it is my understanding that the letters they want from family

and friends and co-workers are to state how long they've known you and

the changes they have witnessed in you regarding your ability to do

things, etc.. If you need more specifics, I would contact your

attorney or SSD directly. Best of luck to you............Doreen

>

> Good Luck with all of this. I have my second hearing in front of

> the judge on Dec. 17th. I have Lupus Sle,RA and Fibro, along with

> other rascals. I have been fighting this for 3 yrs. I am suppose to

> have my family & friends write a letter stating things. Does anyone

> know what they mean?

> Good Luck for anyone fighting this. It has been such a long drawn

> out stressful process. I just hope it is over soon.

> God Bless & Happy Painfree Holidays!

> Coetta

[Guest guest]

Coetta,

I think they want them to start how hard it is for you to do things or

actually they want to know that family sees you going thru all of this and

they want their input.

Heidibug

On Thu, Dec 11, 2008 at 2:03 PM, Coetta <horseinaroundgal@...> wrote:

> Good Luck with all of this. I have my second hearing in front of the

> judge on Dec. 17th. I have Lupus Sle,RA and Fibro, along with other

> rascals. I have been fighting this for 3 yrs. I am suppose to have my

> family & friends write a letter stating things. Does anyone know what

> they mean?

> Good Luck for anyone fighting this. It has been such a long drawn out

> stressful process. I just hope it is over soon.

> God Bless & Happy Painfree Holidays!

> Coetta

>

>

> >

> > Hi Y'all

> > I am soooo pissed I could scream. I got a call from the lady at

> disability

> > and we were talking, I mentioned my Rhu and she told me he never

> responded

> > to them, nor did my Urologist. I called both of their offices and

> even had

> > SSDI send a fax to the Uro while I was on the phone. I am so glad I

> have a

> > good case worker and she was able to tell me all of this. Of course

> its

> > lunch time here so I have to wait another hour to call them. If

> they say

> > they sent it I am gonna request not only will it be faxed today.

> But I want

> > a copy of the paperwork and will pick it up. They will probably

> refuse.

> > I love both Drs and can not believe they did not send the

> paperwork. With

> > one, it may be his med records people because its a huge practice,

> but the

> > other Dr has all the records in his office and one lady to do them.

> > AHHHH!!!!!! I hate this. Why do we have to fo thru all of this, is

> this

> > disease not enough??

> > The case worker said if she dies not hear from them she will have

> to send

> > me to their Drs. Geeze, I went to there Psych last week. Oh well

> thanks for

> > listening to me rant. I think if I hit the keys of my keyboard any

> harder

> > they will break!!!

> > Heidibug

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Heidi, that's the way it's been for a long time. When I applied for

disability in 1991, they sent me to a Psychiatrist. Recently when my wife

applied, she was sent to a general practitioner. As Forrest Gump said: " You

don't know what you're going to get " . LOL

Dennis in eastexas

On Sat, Jan 31, 2009 at 10:24 AM, Heidi Mendelsohn <hmendelsohn@...>wrote:

> Hi y'all

> I made it back home from Fla ( it was sooo wonderful ) I got back to a

> letter from SSDI saying I have to see their General practice MD. Fun fun

> fun. They still said my Rhu 's information was not received. Thats my main

> claim. Geeze. I called and am picking up a copy of my records that were

> sent

> and sending to certified to my case worker. I hate seeing a Dr I don't

> know,

> especially since he is not a Rhu. Oh well just one more thing the Gov takes

> its sweet time on. Hope all are well and pain free today.

> Heidibug

>

> .

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

LOL. I agree with you on that.

Heidibug

On Sat, Jan 31, 2009 at 11:49 AM, Dennis W <betnden@...> wrote:

> Heidi, that's the way it's been for a long time. When I applied for

> disability in 1991, they sent me to a Psychiatrist. Recently when my wife

> applied, she was sent to a general practitioner. As Forrest Gump said: " You

> don't know what you're going to get " . LOL

>

> Dennis in eastexas

>

> On Sat, Jan 31, 2009 at 10:24 AM, Heidi Mendelsohn

<hmendelsohn@...<hmendelsohn%40gmail.com>>wrote:

>

>

>

> > Hi y'all

> > I made it back home from Fla ( it was sooo wonderful ) I got back to a

> > letter from SSDI saying I have to see their General practice MD. Fun fun

> > fun. They still said my Rhu 's information was not received. Thats my

> main

> > claim. Geeze. I called and am picking up a copy of my records that were

> > sent

> > and sending to certified to my case worker. I hate seeing a Dr I don't

> > know,

> > especially since he is not a Rhu. Oh well just one more thing the Gov

> takes

> > its sweet time on. Hope all are well and pain free today.

> > Heidibug

> >

> > .

> >

> >

> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

Heidi,

On the bright side, if your worker gets the info from your doctor, they

usually cancel the CME doctor's appointment. Do you know if your

doctor sent in his completed paperwork for your SSDI or just copies of

your records? SSA actually needs either their paperwork completed, or

a letter to SSA about your disability. Most doctors put a copy of the

paperwork they complete for SSA in your files, so I would look for that.

I was scheduled for to see one of SSA's doctors, they canceled it after

they received my doctor's letter.