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12/10/2011 09:27 AM

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Shelleysmilesalot

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My partner suffers with agoraphobia, severe anxiety and panic attacks. She applied for social security disability with a lawyer. She got a letter today and she was turned down. I was wondering if its usual to be turned down first time.

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12/17/2011 11:49 PM Top

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I have heard that it is fairly common to be turned down the first time or so. It is also very important to have a doctor that can write a report in such a way to be accepted by the Social Security office. Maybe you can appeal the decision.

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12/18/2011 03:30 PM Top

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We have a lawyer and are doing just that. Thank you for posting. Smile

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