pdoc and ssi papers

i had an appointment today with pdoc to fill out my ssi/disabitly papers..... i kinda of find it not fair though.. because i never see pdoc ..i always see the nurse pract. well shes not allow to fill the papers out only pdoc is.... i dont see how he can properly fill them ouit and he never sees me..... i dont really even like seeing him much cause he acts as though he doesnt believe what i say.......... i have a feeling that im gonna get denied ssi now..... im so annoyed and a little down now.....

Hi,

I went through the SSDI process about 3 years ago, so I understand your anxiety. One thing that may help is to have your pdoc's office send Social Security a complete copy of your file. This will include notes from the nurse practitioner, with whom you may have better rapport.

My case went to hearing, and one thing I did that the judge really liked was write a summary (sort of a mini autobiography) of my life and history of mental health problems.

Don't get discouraged if you're turned down the first time. IIRC, 60-75% are denied during the initial claim and appeals process, but if you go to hearing, the odds turn in your favor.

Cheri

don't lose heart appeal, appeal, appeal. you will most likely have to see a Pdoc of there choice also, I had a hearing and lost it , the judge saw in my favor cuz I got upset