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Feeling frustrated and hopeless....
by JlynnJune 13, 2009 5:35 AM
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Gabby |
Gabby replied June 13, 2009 1:13 PM
It is normal for disability to be denied several times. It sucks. What you might want to do it find a lawyer who specializes in disability claims and get them on it. My husband was denied 3 times, a friend of ours was denied I think 3 times also. It is a bear....but keep trying.
roger replied June 14, 2009 1:16 AM try for emerg aid ,and food stamps and heap mite beable to help with heat bill or turn off notice? just have to ask . good luck
Jlynn replied June 14, 2009 7:34 AM hi ...Im glad I vented It felt good and i beleive it lowered my sugars too. well that andd my "angry-frustrated" house cleaning( S)
roger replied June 18, 2009 11:16 PM you have at least one friend.
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lipsie |
lipsie replied June 14, 2009 4:24 AM
I am VERY sorry to hear of your issues! I know it must be scary and difficult. Like Roger said you could go to Social Services with a shut off notice for help on the electric maybe? I know you may hate to have to do that but sometimes we gotta do what we gotta do. It's not your fault you are having such a hard time with you body and what not. I had this problem to before I got the SSI/ SSD. I could not hold a job really due to my ailments. Don't give up as Gabby said, get a lawyer! It'll happen! Good luck, keep us updated!! *Hugs* Sheila |
caragypsy |
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cyncyn |
cyncyn replied June 19, 2009 2:47 AM
Boy, how I know how you are feeling! I went thru this myself, not so long ago! Do find an attorney that specializes in Social Security/ Disability. They know all the "loop" holes. I had an attorney and was denied 3 times(after that, she suggested I go back to work. The dr. said absolutely not.She said to ignore the dr,) I changed attorney's and found one that did nothing but SSD. I was denied another 2 times, and on the third go around I won! By this time, I had lost my home, my car, and everything I owned. But I come back up on "top"!! It took some time, but you can do it! You have to have faith in yourself. My reason for doing it, was my children. I'm not going to tell you it was easy, because it wasn't. But it can be done. If you are determined enough, you can do it. This I believe, whole heartedly!!!! Good luck to you and your family. Oh yeah, it never hurts to vent! It can actually help! |
Deleted User |
Deleted User replied June 19, 2009 3:38 AM
It took my Mom 3 times to get it, and she had ALS. You should contact the power company, in Michigan they can't turn off your power, but that might only be in the wintertime, I'm not sure. Like Roger said, you just need to ask. |
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Serenity |
Serenity replied June 20, 2009 5:21 PM
Go to www.google.com and search "American Diabetics Association" and "legal aid" (with quotes). The ADA is very progressive in the legal side of diabetes. |
Saphire |
Saphire replied July 8, 2009 11:25 PM
I know how hard it is I'm on my first appeal and I got a laywer. I am hoping that I will get my disability soon I need it. The best thing to do is not give up and try to keep fighting. Look in the phone book for a disability lawyer. That's what I have done and I am happy with them. They take care of all the corrospondence from ssa and won't take a cent until they get you set up with ssa. They can also help you with finding help with everything that you need. They told me that I could stand or sit for ix out of eight hour a day when I can barely walk to the bathroom and back and after five minutes on the computer both hands are in pain. I am here if you want to talk.
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remiglo |
remiglo replied July 9, 2009 11:48 PM
Hey Jeri...
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I just dont got it in me much these days,and I just about give.
Over a year ago my doctor,and a social service worker decided that with my medical,complications due to uncontrolled sugars, ETC.I should stop school and work and learn to take better care of ME.(and my kids,as one is a toddler now whom we are learning sign language etc.) I applied for disability in May08' DENIED i appealed, DENIED.What gets me is that the 2nd time I was eventually ordered to go to a psychologist..??? not a medical doctor but a "SHRINK"
And he really did nt know why I was there either.On thwe last denial letter it said that my condition wasnt bad enough to effect my job skills and so on.??OMG! Iam a CNA(8yrs), and what is more important then having a level headed person taking care of these fragile people? Last year before I quit working,I was starting my day at 5am..my sugars would be anywhere at 200-300 and drop in a matter of hours, to low !!26 was the lowest. It left me feeling out of my mind,forgetful confused and SPACED OUT! By the end of my second work week my toes on my right feet had turned in and stayed tingly numb. The third week they were blueish purple and I wanted to chew them of they hurt so bad, more so when I was off them, or somewhat.
Now I filed another appeal to the judicial judge,and yet im not feeling strong about it either..Im ready to go back to work,,but my body isnt just there yet.
In the mean time I have a 15day notice on the power,and Im looking at 300 negative in my bank account and growing more every day..
Ihave been throwing up from stress over this..its been a strugglr with these bills for a long time,I guess It all finally got to me today when two of my tires blew out on my "car"..and theres another something I dont know if or when I can fix!!
Thanks for letting me vent!