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Back Pain Forums › Disability Forum › denied reconsideration and now on to hearing
05/16/2011 09:09 PM
sunriselops
 
Posts: 43
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I have been denied twice and now have to go on to a hearing! I am ver frustrated because I have been homebound and in a recliner for 5 months! Anybody else going thur this?
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05/16/2011 09:22 PM  Top
peaches261
peaches261
 
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Unfortunately that's how most cases are. It generally takes around 18 months minimum to get a hearing. I understand how you feel though; I havent been able to work in almost a yr.
Keeping things interesting since 1983



I'm not a doctor or a therapist, I'm just someone who is working on my issues just like everyone else. I can, however, offer support, understanding, and opinion from personal experience.

02/22/2012 08:46 AM  Top
sunriselops
 
Posts: 43
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Wanted to update....I was approved for SSDI January 2012...Thank Goodness! My lawyer filed an OTR ... the Sr. Attn called her with his favorable decision and said I should not have been denied...he had never seen such a clear cut case!! God is good!!!

02/22/2012 10:38 AM  Top
Raoul
RaoulPosts: 3337
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Congrats on getting the assist...

Onward and upward now with your new capabilities...

Hugs, raoul

I am not a doctor - and my advice is purely from my personal experience and my opinion!!

Previous discussions I participated in:
anyone here not on medicines?
something weird is going on

04/01/2012 08:18 PM  Top
crochetdiva
crochetdiva
 
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I have been waiting for disability for 3 years and been dealing with chronic pain for 16 years and in a wheelchair for the last 3 1/2 years.
Diagnosed with RSD/CRPS, fibromyalgia, and chronic pain from a herniated discs from L4 to S1. I'm a survivor of childhood & spousal abuse from my 1st marriage. I'm now married to my soul mate Andrew who survived Chrohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.

04/02/2012 09:56 PM  Top
sunriselops
 
Posts: 43
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Bless your heart! That is so discouraging I know. I am sure you have a lawyer....but what really won my case was my Dr documenting and all the MRI's. The more physical proof the better!! I guess you are awaiting a hearing date? Good Luck and I hope you get a quick decision!

04/03/2012 07:43 AM  Top
happygranny
 
Posts: 163
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I am so glad to hear you were approved thats wonderful news. Congrats to you. happy granny
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