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rbrnmw

(7,160 posts) Thu Oct 10, 2013, 07:06 PM Oct 2013

Just Received My SSDI Denial Letter [View all]

I can't take much more. What options do I have? I have 4 kids. I just lost both of my parents this year. I am so depressed I feel like my life is on a fast train to hell.

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Just Received My SSDI Denial Letter [View all] rbrnmw Oct 2013 OP

Appeal it! Get a disability lawyer Buddha_of_Wisdom Oct 2013 #1

I strongly recommend you get an attorney TexasBushwhacker Oct 2013 #47

I've heard most claims are denied the first time. So appeal. pnwmom Oct 2013 #2

Yes, hire a lawyer. RebelOne Oct 2013 #14

attorneys generally charge a percentage of the amount awarded dlwickham Oct 2013 #18

Percentage of BACK PAY only Glitterati Oct 2013 #19

I didn't make my post clear dlwickham Oct 2013 #20

Right, and that's determined by the SSA dmr Oct 2013 #24

you are correct on all counts dlwickham Oct 2013 #35

first and second times.. don't be surprised, keep appealing. Voice for Peace Oct 2013 #25

Hi, neighbor. We're apparently sharing a handbasket. xfundy Oct 2013 #3

I have a grief counselor rbrnmw Oct 2013 #5

I'm onSSDI... Buddaman Oct 2013 #4

I'm so sorry! Please keep trying. Many people have GreenPartyVoter Oct 2013 #6

everybody I know on SSDI says the 1st denial is pretty automatic magical thyme Oct 2013 #7

Mine was approved 3 months after I applied Kaleva Oct 2013 #23

Mine was aproved in two weeks. Lugnut Oct 2013 #43

Social Security approves about 30% of initial claims. former9thward Oct 2013 #33

I kinda know how you feel. bunnies Oct 2013 #8

That's exactly right..... Buddaman Oct 2013 #15

Next step is to appeal..... Buddaman Oct 2013 #9

You need a peer group grantcart Oct 2013 #10

You have to reapply. Most people I know on SSDI had to apply twice... VanillaRhapsody Oct 2013 #11

(((((((rbrnmw))))))) TeeYiYi Oct 2013 #12

I got mine on my first try using only a week of hospital records and lab reports NightWatcher Oct 2013 #13

automatic qualifiers make a big difference. bunnies Oct 2013 #16

Always a denial first time... fadedrose Oct 2013 #17

OK, the majority here vote to get a lawyer. RebelOne Oct 2013 #21

Did I miss North Carolina Knigh Oct 2013 #22

enjoy your stay at DU grasswire Oct 2013 #26

+1 markpkessinger Oct 2013 #32

Why? Were you handling it? MrMickeysMom Oct 2013 #38

Well North Carolina Knigh Oct 2013 #45

Yeah, you might do it like this.... MrMickeysMom Oct 2013 #46

write to your congressman for help grasswire Oct 2013 #27

Like others are saying.. PasadenaTrudy Oct 2013 #28

I think lawyers PasadenaTrudy Oct 2013 #29

Don't give up! madashelltoo Oct 2013 #30

Can't offer more than what others have offered here . . . markpkessinger Oct 2013 #31

I was on disability for years bkkyosemite Oct 2013 #34

Three things: bitchkitty Oct 2013 #36

There is a procedure to follow, it may work but will likely take a year to several years Dragonfli Oct 2013 #37

get a lawyer DonCoquixote Oct 2013 #39

Some years ago, the music director at my parents' church found he had an inoperable brain cancer Samantha Oct 2013 #40

Appeal! Drunken Irishman Oct 2013 #41

just got mine too JesterCS Oct 2013 #42

Appeal it The Second Stone Oct 2013 #44