Posted by Barbara Cat on June 19, 2003, at 11:11:03
In reply to Monday hearing » Barbara Cat, posted by Ponder on June 18, 2003, at 22:51:36
> Barbara, is this a hearing to establish eligibility for benefits?
I applied for SSA disability benefits 1-1/2 years ago, primarily for fibromyalgia, with concomittant bipolar disorder. I was denied twice by the SSA examining board, which is the norm, got a lawyer (which I wish I'd done from the beginning) and am now on my second appeal, or the third hearing, which is before a SSA judge. A vocational rehab person will also be there as a consultant and based on my medical records, affadavits from friends and family, the judge will decide if I am disabled, which will enable me to receive Social Security disability benefits.
I'm concerned about it since this judge is infamous for being biased against fibromyalgia and to a lesser degree, mood disorders. He is very harsh on 'subjective disorders' and I am stuck with him. Luck of the draw. But I will appeal it all the way to Federal Superior Court because there's no way I can sustain any job on a full-time consistent basis with the severe fibro flares I get.
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