Social Security Disability Turned me Down

[DeputyDog25]

I have never seen a more corrupt and retarded program as Social Security Disability. I have almost total paralysis in my right leg, I have only partial use of my left hand due to pressure on the nerves in my spine, over 50% of my joints are artificial, I cannot walk without a walker, I don't sleep at night because the pain is unbearable and I literally sit and cry sometimes that I am in so much pain. I take 3 different medications for depression, I have a morphine pump, plus take oral morphine, I cannot stand or sit for any length of time greater than 10 minutes. I would never be able to work in the condition I am in right now but our great Social Security Disability system sent me a letter that I received on Saturday and said that I do not meet the criteria of being disabled and I was turned down...Really??? I would love to know what they do consider to be disabled. Oh well, I just wanted to vent. Thanks for listening.

Scott

[fishhawk]

I have never known a first time applicant get SSDI on the first try. Took me 4 years with 3 of there own doctors saying I was disabled. Don't give up.

[bobby65]

Sorry to here that and yes it is bad. I hope you keep fighting them

[Poygan]

Scott,
Keep trying, it almost seems to be standard procedure for them to not approve disability the first time.

[nicholst55]

Don't give up! Appeal their decision; enlist the aid of either an attorney who specializes in this area or your US senator. It may not be a quick or easy process, but worthwhile things seldom are.

[DeputyDog25]

I have never known a first time applicant get SSDI on the first try. Took me 4 years with 3 of there own doctors saying I was disabled. Don't give up.

No, I am not giving up, I can't! I don't have any income and I am not employable. I do have an attorney working for me and I hope that they can do something. This is just a sickening feeling that I would have never thought I would have. If my wife didn't have a small retirement income I don't know what we would do. I would appreciate if you all would keep us and this situation in your prayers. I know God can an will make a way, he has been faithful thus far and I know he will continue to be.

[Johnch]

Appeal

I am not as bad off as you
But I have migraines and take high power pain pills as a result

My first time they turned me down
The other day they finaly admitted there were no job I could work at

So I should win the appeal

John

[trails4u]

My wife worked for a SSI attorney years ago.....unfortunately, what you're going through is completely normal, at least in their eyes. It's a HUGE $$$$$$ machine for the lawyers, and everyone else involved, except of course for you. Stay the course....you'll get there, but not until they all get paid, a lot.

BTW -- The wife quit....she couldn't stomach the racket.

[tomme boy]

Add onto the list you are a alcoholic and you will win it. Keep pushing the depression issues also

[Cmm_3940]

This is normal, and you should not be discouraged; it is in no way a reflection of the severity of your situation. It took my lawyer months to get my disability benefits approved. I was in no condition to do all the hoop jumping at the time.

[shooterg]

Not a new thing with the system. Mom's diabetes had rendered her legally blind,she still had to wait to 62 and take regular SS. Collected 3 checks before she died.
But if you're an alcoholic non-prescription drug user, no problem.

[country gent]

I was almost 5 years getting it thru with an attorney. They will deny it as a standard procedure to the hearing. It was over 4 years when they had thier doctor examine me. What a joke that was. On the plus side ounce awarded it is back to date filed less 8 months so it makes for a big back pay check. LOL Hate to hear of your medical problems and will pray for you.

[DeputyDog25]

Not a new thing with the system. Mom's diabetes had rendered her legally blind,she still had to wait to 62 and take regular SS. Collected 3 checks before she died.
But if you're an alcoholic non-prescription drug user, no problem.

That is what is so sickening and frustrating is that people who have actually made themselves disabled by drinking or drugs or ? have no problem being approved, but the folks who really need it, who have worked all their life and paid into the system, have to jump through so many hoops and put up with so much ignorance, corruption, and just plain ****.

[xs11jack]

Do you get your health care from the VA? If so, can the doctors there help with the paperwork and help your lawyer? Does your VFW have any programs that can help? I am putting you on our prayer list. Please keep us updated so we all know how to pray and what to ask the Lord for.
Ole Jack

[DougGuy]

Man I was all set to hear a bunch of b.s. and have to fight them, but when I got cancer my gf filled out all the forms and submitted it and they approved it first time out without a fight, I was like WHAAAAA???????? You're KIDDING me right? But no they sent a determination and schedule of benefits right off the bat. She put all 4 doctors names and all their information on the forms so I guess they figured they was beat and they admitted it.

I hope you win it soon!

[Mr opinionated]

i was turned down twice even had doctors say i was disabled i got a lawyer, you need him get all the correct paper work for you that they require,because they will not do it for you are tell you what they need, that seams to be the biggest problem (the paper work ) and no one cares to help you.

you have to be relentless with this don't give up



MR O

[MaryB]

When I applied I had 13 MRI's as evidence of spinal issues, both rotator cuffs were torn, the right has been fixed twice already. Carpal tunnel, knee issues and they turned me down. Took 3 years to get to a hearing before a judge. The judge looked at the evidence then proceeded to chew out the SS rep for 45 minutes in front of me for denying the claim to begin with and wasting his time. My lawyer limited his fee to $3500 no matter how big my back pay check was.

[WILCO]

Scott,
Keep trying, it almost seems to be standard procedure for them to not approve disability the first time.

That's what I've been told. If need be, hire an Attorney.

[Ithaca Gunner]

My wife went through that a few years ago, all sorts of documentation, examinations by their Dr's, and a blunt turn down. Do like she did, get a lawyer and appeal. She won and got money from the date she first filed, of course the lawyer took a chunk of that, but she gets regular deposits from them now, and medicare.

[TXGunNut]

Hang in there. I've been told I qualify for disablity but I figure otherwise, I chalk it up to hard mileage. OTOH folks more able-bodied than me are drawing it. Hang in there, you will be in my prayers.