Court date for appeals to disability
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Don't give up hope! After my 1st denial and 2 more appels after that [and 3 looong yrs. later] I was finally awarded SSD. But, my case differs from yours due to the fact that I also suffer with other med. conditions as well. I do think FMS strengthened my case tho, because it is now recognized as a disability by SS from what I have learned during this stressful ordeal. I did use a very reputable SSD attorney in my local area for my appeals after my initial denial. And......just when I was about to give up and accepted a very meanial part time job [vs. working full time as I had for yrs. prior to illnesses] that was well beneath my skill level and experience. I received my notice of hearing date letter. I was still very skeptical about my chances at winning. But I did, so hang in there I know it's a rough journey but it just might work out in your favor. Good Luck!
I had surgery 1/29/08. So far I have lost 92 pounds. I havent been this low in about 26 years. Although it does help my joint pain, degenerative disc disease, my diabetes is gone, and I can move better....it has not helped my fibro pain or my fatigue.
So the best way to start to get disability is you have to come off work or only work minimal hours. Use your Short term disability. that is why you pay for things like this. You have to be off work several months (5 I think) before you can apply for Social Security Disability. The more co morbidities you have the more serious they look at your case I think.