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Dragonlady of Pern
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Aug 09, 2017 at 07:44 AM
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Apparently I'm getting a court date soon to see if I can finally ****ing get SSDI and it makes me so nervous.
What happens in court? What if they think you've gotten too well to get SSDI? I've been waiting for 2 years for this and I don't want to mess it up. I'm so nervous. |
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Aug 09, 2017 at 08:02 AM
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It will be ok. I never had to go to court for my SSDI so I can't speak to that but I wish you good luck and hope it goes smoothly for you. Sending good vibes and big hugs.
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Aug 09, 2017 at 09:53 AM
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As Jennifer wrote, I've never had to go to court to get my SSDI or have it renewed. There's always the possibility of going in with a lawyer. I've heard they can guide you through the process & make a better case for you. I know it's hard, but try to stay positive.
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Aug 09, 2017 at 10:45 AM
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I had my lawyer with me which I couldn't have done it without but I have extreme anxiety and social anxiety. I think what helped tremendously is that we had my pdoc on speaker phone to talk to the judge. Just really express the problems you have and that you just can't work. I don't know what your symptoms are that keep you from working but really get that across. If you can't get your pdoc or t to make time to talk at that specific time bring a detailed letter from one or both on why they believe you can't work.
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Poohbah
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Aug 09, 2017 at 10:54 AM
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I was initially denied and then I got an attorney and he requested an appeal hearing. The judge went over my case in detail and then asked questions while also looking at some additional documentation I had brought along, then ultimately decided in my favor right there in the hearing. However, I believe it is more common for decisions and notifications to be sent a little while later.
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Aug 15, 2017 at 12:17 AM
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I never had to attend my hearing, but I had already logged 11 documented years of the illness and was a slam-dunk.
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