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Don of NH's article is right on the money. I too was in the same situation as Don except I had a scheduled hearing looming on the horizon. I wasn't looking towards the hearing as one would think primarily due to the knowledge that if I was rejected one more time that was it, end of story, no recourse, game over. What had caused me to be in such dire straits? Mainly it was my ignorance of the process. I didn't follow all rules laid out by the "Bobble Heads" that Don spoke of. Anyone who has gone through the application process will tell you that you will handle more paperwork than you ever thought possible and after all that you get your first of many rejections. This is where most people give up but keep in mind this is the plan of the "Bobble Heads". 5 long, lean, years went by before I received an approval rating. I made the mistake of trusting the Social Security Administration to approve my claim without fail.
I mean, hey, I wasn't like others that were just looking for a free ride. I was disabled. Surely I wouldn't have to go through a long and drawn out process. That type of thing was used only for the "deadbeats" right? WRONG! To the "Bobble Heads" all who apply for benefits are losers, liars, and lazy! I even had to deal with accusations from so called "friends" berating me. I can't say this enough; get the best lawyer, preferably one who handles only these kind of cases and most definitely write to your Senator, Congressman, and follow the instructions of your lawyer to the letter. The SSDI told me I wouldn't be eligible for the first 3 years of my claim but after the judge heard from my Senator as well as outside medical specialists she(judge) approved my claim PLUS all funds dating back to the date I first applied! When the "Vocational Guru" started to object the Judge said, "You would be wise not to anger me more than I already am, sir!" "If you do, I will grant permission to this man to pursue personal charges against you and you will likely find yourself seeking new employment or, better yet, standing before me applying for benefits. Maybe then you people will begin to understand these people you put through hell are the ones' that keep you working" "Objections to the approval of benefits by the SSDI for Mr._ _ _ _ are denied and his benefits are to begin immediately!" You could've knocked me over with a feather. Remember; the cards are stacked against you. Use every means available, get the best lawyer, and trust him or her explicitly.

Randy of IA 3:12PM March 25, 2009

Don of NH's article is right on the money. I too was in the same situation as Don except I had a scheduled hearing looming on the horizon. I wasn't looking towards the hearing as one would think primarily due to the knowledge that if I was rejected one more time that was it, end of story, no recourse, game over. What had caused me to be in such dire straits? Mainly it was my ignorance of the process. I didn't follow all rules laid out by the "Bobble Heads" that Don spoke of. Anyone who has gone through the application process will tell you that you will handle more paperwork than you ever thought possible and after all that you get your first of many rejections. This is where most people give up but keep in mind this is the plan of the "Bobble Heads". 5 long, lean, years went by before I received an approval rating. I made the mistake of trusting the Social Security Administration to approve my claim without fail.
I mean, hey, I wasn't like others that were just looking for a free ride. I was disabled. Surely I wouldn't have to go through a long and drawn out process. That type of thing was used only for the "deadbeats" right? WRONG! To the "Bobble Heads" all who apply for benefits are losers, liars, and lazy! I even had to deal with accusations from so called "friends" berating me. I can't say this enough; get the best lawyer, preferably one who handles only these kind of cases and most definitely write to your Senator, Congressman, and follow the instructions of your lawyer to the letter. The SSDI told me I wouldn't be eligible for the first 3 years of my claim but after the judge heard from my Senator as well as outside medical specialists she(judge) approved my claim PLUS all funds dating back to the date I first applied! When the "Vocational Guru" started to object the Judge said, "You would be wise not to anger me more than I already am, sir!" "If you do, I will grant permission to this man to pursue personal charges against you and you will likely find yourself seeking new employment or, better yet, standing before me applying for benefits. Maybe then you people will begin to understand these people you put through hell are the ones' that keep you working" "Objections to the approval of benefits by the SSDI for Mr._ _ _ _ are denied and his benefits are to begin immediately!" You could've knocked me over with a feather. Remember; the cards are stacked against you. Use every means available, get the best lawyer, and trust him or her explicitly.

Randy of IA 3:12PM March 25, 2009

To the "Bobble Heads" at SSDI, you are just one more applicant. It took me over 3 years to get benefits. You have to be aggresive and proactive. The best thing I did to speed up the process was to contact my US Senator's office and relay my situation (and the lack of response from SSDI). At that point,I had waited nine months for a hearing with no date in sight. A week or so after writing my Senator, I had a hearing scheduled in two weeks and received the letter of approval two weeks later. Six months after the decision, I had not received any benefits and contacted my Senator's Office once again and voila, the first benefits (and back benefits) started. If you want action, you have to bring some heat from higher up. In politics, just as in life, connections make the difference.

Don of NH 10:29AM March 21, 2009

Please hang in there. You should apply for Social Security Disability and once you are denied then you get a good attorney who specialize in SSD. I have been waiting 3 1/2 years and finally was approved from the judge's bench on March 5th of this year. Some doctors think they are miracle worker. Just because they have laid hands on you then you are healed. You will need to be patience and don't lose your spiritual faith because it is needed. You also need to see a psychologist, clinical counselor or psychaatrist to assist with the depression of the pain, the world and the medical prodessions who don't or want understand the pain.

Lisa Gambrell-Burns of SC 9:23PM March 17, 2009

Ron it's time to see an Attorney who deals with getting people their Social Security Disability. Being denied the first couple of times is pretty much standard.
DON'T GIVE UP, see an attorney.
And when you call for an appointment, if they ask for money up front then or at your first appointment FIND ANOTHER LAWYER! They will get a portion of your settlement at the end, any attorney worth their salt won't charge you up front.
Good luck!

Globug of TX 11:22PM March 13, 2009

I am so tired of Doctors and the Social Security Admin. I have been trying for 1 1/2 years now to get SS Disability. I had a broken back in 2000 and had to have surgury to fuse l-2, l-3, l-4 and l-5, I started having pain issues in 2004 and that is when I started pain managment, the problem is degenerative disc desease. I worked all the way too 10/3/2007 when I started having siezures. to make a long storey short I have DDD, fused Lumbar spine, fused Left wrist, athuritis in both hands and fingers, Leg pain due to nerve damage, and I have Diabeties that I take pills for. I walk with a cane on a good day, 2 canes on a bad day and use a wheel chair on the days I cannot feel my legs, I have seizures which the doctors can't tell me why but this makes it so I cannot drive. My Doctor has sent several letters explaining why I cannot work any longer yet Social Security has sent me a letter Listing all of my Issues and then states that I should still be able to find work and do not need disability. I have worked and paid into Social Security for 21 years and now I need it they refuse to give it to me, yet the Social Security Admin can give benafits and disability to migrants that have never paid into it and I know of 2 people that got onto disability the first try and they only had diet controled diabeties and are not on medication or insulin. I am just glad I finally found a doctor that listens too me and understands pain so he helps manage my pain to the point where I can at least get out of bed.

Ron Arney of IN 10:08PM March 13, 2009

I HAVE PAIN EVERY DAY AND THERE IS NO DOCTOR THAT WILL HELP ME AND NOW I DONT HAVE A JOB OR INSURANCE. I HAVE HAD CANCER ON RIGHT KIDNEY WHICH WAS REMOVED NOW I AM STAGE 3 WITH MY LEFT KIDNEY. I HAVE NERVE DAMAGE I BROKE MY RIGHT KNEE CAP WHICH HAS PAIN ALSO. TRYING TO GET SS BUT NOT SURE HOW THAT WILL TURN OUT. I AM SO TIRED OF DOCTORS TELLING ME HOW I FEEL. THEY ARE NOT IN MY BODY BUT I TRULY HOPE SOMEDAY THEY WILL BE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PEGGY of VA 1:51PM March 13, 2009

What is the name of the Pain Specialist in San Antontio that you saw?

Brian Baker of TX 12:08AM February 26, 2009

Nerve pain/headaches can be so debilitating. Two months following a partial tumor removal for a vertibular schwannoma I started experiencing severe head/nerve pain on the Right side of my head, the side where the tumor was removed. Now, 15 months later we are still trying to control or alleviate the pain. I have been to a headache clinic run by a neurologist. He in turn sent me to a pain clinic where I continue to have nerve block which can help anywhere from 6 hours to 48 hours. There is always the hope that they will last longer. I am also doing acupuncture two times a week and finding that it helps more some days than others. Working with biofeedback. This is a great article and only touches on the chronic pain being suffered today. Our servicemen coming back to recover from many injuries, back, head, broken/smashed bones have many chronic pain issues. I do believe that doctors going into this field of work are greatly needed and should be applauded. Thank you for the article and trying to make people more aware of chronic pain and how it affects our lives.

Hope of MA 5:46AM February 14, 2009