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MissStacey Posts: 14847
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I had to have a hearing before I was finally approved a couple of years ago, I did have a lawyer for the hearing only so I know what you mean about it being tiring. They had a guy there that listens to all the testimony and will tell the judge if there is any job in the national economy you would be able to do. The judge asks questions like can you lift a gallon of milk, can you lift 5 lb dumbbells how long can you sit, how long can you stand and so on. An important thing about that is sometimes the hearing can go for awhile so if you say I can only sit for such and such period of time and then you sit in front of him longer he will take note of it so ask for a break in the middle if you need one, they never have a problem with that and it will prove your case better. I was an Administrative Coordinator before I became disabled and the work guy said although he feels I couldnt do that I could maybe handle light clerical duties and then the judge read a letter from one of my doctors and after the judge read it he asked the work guy if he still felt the same he then stated there are no jobs in the national economy he felt I could do. You want to be able to get your points across not only to the judge but to that person because their answer could influence the judges decision. I truly wish you the best of luck. Getting disability was the best thing that ever happened to me. We would have lost everything without it. Post edited by: MissStacey, at: 06/17/2009 09:32 AM I suffer from Rapid Progressive MS, Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Epilepsy, Migraines, Neuropathy, IBS, Narcolepsy, Arrythmia, Arthritis and too much more complete list on profile.
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I'm not currently active due to many personal and medical issues. I will not be participating in MDJ for awhile, my thoughts and prayers are with everyone. I hope everyone is well and I appreciate all of the thoughts, kind words and messages. I have tried to respond as much as possible and apologize if I have not gotten back to everyone. Love & Hugs, Stacey |
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