Completely discouraged

I just received my denial letter from SSI. So therefore I dont qualify for medicaid. I dont know what to try next. They said I make too much money - puleaseeeeeeeeeee. I barely bring in enough from workers comp to pay the normal bills. But they said that someone working has a better chance at getting the benefits than someone injured - now how does that make sense???????????????????? They dont determine your diability based on your disability, but based on your income - HUH??????? They said for someone that is working, they take their earned income per month subtract $60 then cut the rest in half and they base their decision on the remainder. For someone injured and not working (Like me) they take my workers comp check and subtract $20 then take the rest. Why not cut that in half - I dont get it. My blood pressure has gone from 120/80 last year to 175/120 this year and i have gained over 70 lbs since i cant walk from the injury. IM soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo frustrated right now and dont know what to do. Social security told me that i could still qualify for the social security disablily - no benefits, just the label - and then wait 2 YEARS for any medical help. I could be dead by then the way im going. Anyone have any suggestions. Ill listen to ANYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!! Sheri

Sheri, Try finding a lawyer that specializes in Social Securty claims. Thats what I did. I'm not sure how the workers comp will fit in and there may be nothing you can do but its free to consult the lawyer. I know you must be really frustrated and you must get that BP under control. Are you being treated by a doctor for it? That is so important. I'm wishing you the best and will remember you in my prayers. B

Im suppose to take meds for the BP, but they make me sick. I've tried a few things and nothing works. Im sure its the stress of the injury and now the denial isnt helping. Im just so frustrated and discouraged, i just wish i had a light at the end of this black hole. I appreciate your prayers, im going to need alot of them to get thru all this. Sheri

Sheri, I'm sorry for the problems you are having. I don't have any advice or answers but if you post to the main board someone there may have some for you. Patti

Sheri, I do know that disability will turn you down the first time no matter what because they want to see how badly you want it. Take the advice offered earlier and get a lawyer. Both my parents were on SSI and have other income from retirement or something, and they qualified, but they had to reapply more than once. Good luck. D'Lynn

Oh Sheri, {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} I am so sorry things seem not to be working out for you right now. Not much stronger than the human will. Don't give up, try everything. I don't have any solid answers but I truly believe, where there is a will there is a way. Don't get discouraged, that's what they want you to do. There are a lot of support and prayers here, they both are powerful. Meso