Bawlin' Again

Hi all. Been awhile since I was on here... It has been a nightmarish month and a half for me and my son. Was evicted from my home while waiting for a reply from Disability and if it wasn't for my great friend, I would be living in my car right now. I have my son living with my parents so I don't have to worry so much about him (which helps)..Went and picked up my mail a couple of weeks ago and found my letter from Social Security...DENIED...I just lost it! They say my disability is severe, but not severe enough for them to help me... I just don't know what, or where to turn now!

Jennifer, I will pray for you. Is there anything you need right now (other than a big hug)? IF I can help, let me know. Hugs, Jaimee

Sad thing Jen is all people are usually denied their frist time. My father went on disability from a caol mines falling in on him and he was denied the first time. I bet if u were to try again u would be approved. Hang in there and best of luck to you and your son.Shonda

hi jennifer, i also am on disability. i had to get a lawyer to help me get mine..the good news on that is they will take payment out of the back pay ss has to pay you.. they have to pay from the time you applied so hang in there....cheryl

Jennifer So sorry to hear about your situation. Keep after social security. It is a general policy to deny the first time. I concur with getting a disability lawyer--they know the tricks. My husband had several problems and was the first person I ever knew to get approved the first time around. Six months after he got his disability he was diagnosed with Esophageal Cancer-given 3 months. We were able to keep him 14 months but that disability sure came in handy as he was self employed. God works in mysterious ways and I truly believe that he gives us nothing that we can't handle with his help. I have several friends that tried to deal with SS on their own and got turned down. Once they had a lawyer--it sometimes still takes awhile--but as one of the other posts said you get paid from the date you stated your disability. Good luck--if I can help--just ask