SS disablilty rejection

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In a message dated 9/2/00 4:23:46 PM, jimt@... writes:

<< So now I'm asking myself if I want to appeal the decision... any

suggestions? Should I get a lawyer? >>

I sure would. It's not uncommon for them to reject the first time. I've been

told that many lawyers work on the plan of not being paid unless you are

successful, but you would need to establish that at the beginning. And you'd

need a lawyer who knows the SS routine (ropes).

You also need to get your doctors to write stronger letters and have strong

documentation.

I haven't been through this, but I've read other people's stories and

experiences.

Sorry you are having to fight over this. More stress.

Because of so much fraud they are more strict than they were not long ago,

but people still do manage to get accepted when they have legitmate claims,

like you do.

Good luck, and keep in touch.

Kat

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In a message dated 9/2/00 6:13:22 PM, Grmifo91@... writes:

<< Apply for an appeal as soon as possible, because it takes months for the

appeal to go through. >>

My understanding is that when you are accepted, your payments will be

retroactive to when you first applied!!

Kat

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In a message dated 02/09/00 04:24:09 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time,

jimt@... writes:

<< Hello all. I mentioned a few months back that I applied for Social

Security Disability. Today in the mail I got a reply from SSA, rejecting my

request. It seems that they feel I can still do " substantial work " .

Needless to say, my heart dropped! So now I'm asking myself if I want to

appeal the decision... any suggestions? Should I get a lawyer?

Jim

>>

They like to deny the first time and second time. It's a lot of paper work

but APPEAL! Request aother DR.

jenny

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Don't get a lawyer. It is not needed. I took my appeal all the way to the

judge before is was appoved.

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In a message dated 02/09/00 06:25:55 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time,

KathleenLS@... writes:

<< Apply for an appeal as soon as possible, because it takes months for the

appeal to go through. >>

My understanding is that when you are accepted, your payments will be

retroactive to when you first applied!!

Kat

>>

Yes that is true.

jenny

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Jim, file an appeal. And keep filing them. Also, double check with your

doctors as to what they have written in your medical files. If you are

unable to work, your doctor or doctors needs to have that documented

somewhere. In your appeal, tell SS to review your medical files -

Gretchen

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Hi Fellow CMTers,

Hi Jim, I read your post, and I suggest you get a lawyer. I

was turned down also, and I have 3 clogged arteries, plus CMT. The doctor

that examined me at SS also said I have curvature of the spine also, and him

was also the one to diagnose me with CMT 20 yrs earlier. He tried to tell me

I was to young to retired and get disability, I'm 47. I told him that I could

have filed for SSD 20 years ago and I didn't, and now I need it. I also got a

lawyer to submit my 2nd request. I finally got SSD, but it is only for 2

years and then my case is up for review. Also be aware that a lawyer can

charge up to 25% of your initial lump sum payment of SSD. I got approx.

$7,800 for my back payments of SSD and had to pay the lawyer $1,771, and I

never even had a face to face with the lawyer. Everything was done over the

phone.

I wish you luck, don't give up.

In Love & Light,

Al Hasim

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Jim: I was told by my dr. (whose specialty is post-polio syndrome - he is a

physiatrist) that most people are turned down the 1st time. He suggests

securing an attorney who does at least 50% of his/her practice in SS

disability.

I have a friend whose daughter has fibromyalgia plus other complications and

this is what happened to her. She is now on disability.

Melody

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

From: Jim Topper <jimt@...>

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Sent: Saturday, September 02, 2000 1:44 PM

Subject: [] SS disablilty rejection

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> Hello all. I mentioned a few months back that I applied for Social

> Security Disability. Today in the mail I got a reply from SSA, rejecting

my

> request. It seems that they feel I can still do " substantial work " .

> Needless to say, my heart dropped! So now I'm asking myself if I want to

> appeal the decision... any suggestions? Should I get a lawyer?

>

> Jim

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Jim.....

also, my dr. recommended I start keeping an almost-daily journal of my

physical condition - record everything i.e. falls, numbness, fatigue, pain

and any progression. Hopefully his documentation and mine will make the

process go smoother for me when I apply.

I know one CMT individual who hasn't seen a neurologist in many years. All

she has seen is a primary care physician. She never complains about her

aches, pains and difficulties, so there's not much documentation in her

physician's chart. This is an important component for the SS process.

I wish you the best as you go thru this.

Melody

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

From: Jim Topper <jimt@...>

Mailing list <egroups>

Sent: Saturday, September 02, 2000 1:44 PM

Subject: [] SS disablilty rejection

>

> Hello all. I mentioned a few months back that I applied for Social

> Security Disability. Today in the mail I got a reply from SSA, rejecting

my

> request. It seems that they feel I can still do " substantial work " .

> Needless to say, my heart dropped! So now I'm asking myself if I want to

> appeal the decision... any suggestions? Should I get a lawyer?

>

> Jim

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