[MagicsMom]

I got my denial letter today saying although my condition is severe it's not severe enough to warrant disability because I can do simple, repetitive work! WTF!

My PDoc said I have marked to extreme impairment in all areas except following simple instructions. He said I cannot handle stress, criticism from supervisors, working with co-workers, etc.

I can't get a shower on a regular basis, drive anywhere without my husband without a panic attack, go into stores or around people and can barely function because of depression with hypomania thrown in for fun.

I'm in an intensive outpatient program that I can't get to 4 days a week because I can barely function but I can go to a job part or full time?????

Seriously!!!! Just getting the letter gave me a panic attack.

Sorry for the rant but really?????????

[wildflowerchild25]

Appeal. Most people have to appeal a couple of times before getting results. Get a lawyer.

[Victoria'smom]

Get a lawyer .

[r010159]

I was turned down not because I was not severe enough, but they claimed that I was one year short in my work history. If it was not for this reason, it would of been for another reason. Maybe they would of challenged my condition since there are others who look worse than me who were turned down for SSDI. I understand this is how the SSDI approval process works.

So do what I did, get a lawyer. I did not have to lift a finger afterwards. She handled everything and even got the decision overturned by the hedge before I had to go to an actual trial. Then she obtained benefits for my daughter. I never had to go to the SS administration building for any of this to obtain my benefits. Furthermore, all of this did not cost me a cent.

I would call this a "no brainer" decision for you. The only problem is the finances as far as surviving until the decision iso made. Remember, you cannot attempt to work, even out of necessity.

[kai1211]

I agree with everyone on the board get a lawyer and repeal you're case. Find a lawyer that sparsely works on SSDI cases as most of them don't get paid unless you win and they are caped on how much money they can charge you afterwords. I live in Texas and I hired cots and Todd and they handled almost everything for me. And they just took there part out of my back pay with was not every much I hope this works well for you.

[MagicsMom]

Thanks everyone! I love you guys! I had an Advocator group but they basically did nothing and I did all the work.

I'm going to get a real disability attorney.

Luckily I have disability through my work until 10/15 as long as I continue to meet the criteria.

This has thrown me out of hypomania and into depression. I forgot how bad it sucks when it's this black and I wake up crying and thinking about ending it all.

Thanks again!

[Victoria'smom]

This has thrown me out of hypomania and into depression. This is why my husband did not appeal.

[MagicsMom]

MM - Even with that I'm appealing - just with an attorney. It would have happened anyway

[Marshellette]

Sucks. Appeal. I get it for Bipolar I disorder. I am self employed as a typist and I still get SSI.

[shortandcute]

They will find really bizarre reasons to deny people. For me, it was because: I believe in God, therefore I must spend a lot of time in church, therefore I am able to work. I go to AA, not because it's something that I need to do to stay sober, but because it's really a major, intense "social event," therefore if I can socialize so much, I can work. I go grocery shopping, God forbid! We all know that disabled people don't need to eat, ya know.

[hamster-bamster]

While you wait for an appeal, apply for SSI.

[MagicsMom]

Originally Posted by shortandcute

They will find really bizarre reasons to deny people. For me, it was because: I believe in God, therefore I must spend a lot of time in church, therefore I am able to work. I go to AA, not because it's something that I need to do to stay sober, but because it's really a major, intense "social event," therefore if I can socialize so much, I can work. I go grocery shopping, God forbid! We all know that disabled people don't need to eat, ya know.

That's ridiculous! With mine they said I can do simple, routine work even though my PDoc said I can't get along with co-workers or supervisors, handle any stress, take criticism, handle a daily routine, etc. where are there jobs like that where you also don't have to shower, can come to work maybe once a week if I can bring myself to drive without a panic attack?

So unfair - I paid into SS for the last 27 years!