Social Security appointment tomorrow; extremely anxious

[UniqueChic]

Reapplying for ssi tomorrow and I am so nervous. Last time, it drug out for 3 years!!!! Ultimately ended up denied. I have chronic back pain, chronic migraines, ptsd and Aspergers. I just hope it goes well.

 

[UniqueChic]

Sportster thank you. I'm definitely interested in making this an easier, faster process. Will seek counsel after initial application is submitted.

 

[clg114]

There are attorneys that specialize in this very thing. Shop around and get one that suits you.

 

[Crossbreed]

I've heard that in some cases it requires the assistance of an attorney to get through all the red tape. Have you considered legal counsel for assistance? Most charge a fee only if there's a recovery and then it's a flat percentage.

That is what I did. It was well worth the fee. They said that your chances improve once you turn 50.

 

[Elemental]

Welcome to Central UniqueChic We got the self-same type of welfare disability entitlement issues here in UK too.

http://www.theguardian.com/society/...ied-after-fit-for-work-assessment-dwp-figures


The last application process I undertook in 2014 took several months to complete, what with forms, assessment, initial refusal, reconsideration request & finally a court tribunal, which I won. Following my recent reapplication, I'm seeking independent advocacy for any meetings I need to attend & am looking into paying a solicitor here to ensure my input & responses are accurately recorded. I find the whole process quite intimidating & demeaning, given that the conditions I have are unlikely to alter much (HF ASD) although the muscular-skeletal aspects are on a downhill slide somewhat.

Seek help & support with your application, is my advice. Good Luck!

 

[UniqueChic]

Elemental Thank you; I'm so intimidated with this. Social security personnel can be quite rude. Where do i find an advocate?

 

[Crossbreed]

An advocate is just a UK word for an attorney. Yellow Pages divides attorneys out by their specialties, yours being disability benefits. Or you just Google [attorney disability (your city, state)].

 

[Elemental]

An advocate is just a UK word for an attorney.

Elemental Thank you; I'm so intimidated with this. Social security personnel can be quite rude. Where do i find an advocate?

- Sorry for any misunderstanding here.

In UK, an advocate is any individual who will accompany you, support you, speak on your behalf or undertake any associated tasks like: correspondence, form-filling, telephone calls & email etc. There are various agencies in UK which help provide these services although often they are resource-stretched & dependent on volunteers in these roles.

I don't know what disability support agencies or similar might be available where you are, where an advocacy service might be available but hopefully so.

 

[UniqueChic]

Didn't work out

 

[Judge]

Didn't work out

You mean they turned you down again?

 

[UniqueChic]

I can't find any help. Ssdi wants doctor documentation. I don't have money or insurance for doctor. And no lawyer will take my case since I don't have a doctor. This is not fair! Mother neglected to get me autism help and father abandoned me. I have been overlooked by "the system" and I have Googled and Googled til my fingers burn and I am at the end of my rope. My faith and hope for at least a semi normal life has vanished.

 

[Judge]

I can't find any help. Ssdi wants doctor documentation. I don't have money or insurance for doctor. And no lawyer will take my case since I don't have a doctor. This is not fair! Mother neglected to get me autism help and father abandoned me. I have been overlooked by "the system" and I have Googled and Googled til my fingers burn and I am at the end of my rope. My faith and hope for at least a semi normal life has vanished.

Sixty-eight to seventy percent of claimants for Social Security are routinely turned down each year in my state alone. But yes, you have to have medical documentation to substantiate your claim before having a legal professional properly representing you. And getting the proper neurological assessment is problematic- and costly unto itself.

Catch-22 in the worst way. I'm sorry.

 

[UniqueChic]

Judge yes, I am extremely frustrated.

 

[Crossbreed]

I have..., ptsd...

Who gave you the PTSD diagnosis? Aren't they on tap for this issue?

Do you have medical assistance (from your state)?
Do you have a precription for your stated pain issues?
Were you in special education or under any other IEP in school?

 

[Elemental]

I'm really sorry to hear about the difficulties you are encountering & I sincerely hope that there will be a way to resolve things. Crossbreed is right to say that you need supporting evidence of some type to bolster your claim / application. Is there anyone you could approach to obtain this? Among the evidence that I have produced previously, was a letter from a long-standing friend who stayed with me. She was able to provide a letter stating how she observed my autism affects me in my daily living experience & I submitted this in addition to medical information / evidence. I know how head-bangingly frustrating these processes can be & I feel for you. The medical-insurance systems used in many countries makes me extremely angry. I hope there will be a practical solution for you here.

 

[Crossbreed]

In UK, an advocate is any individual who will accompany you, support you, speak on your behalf or undertake any associated tasks like: correspondence, form-filling, telephone calls & email etc.

My mistake. In the USA, that can be any friend or family member that you authorize to help you with your case.