Social Security Disability Questions

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1. hypertension Alj Hearing Decision---- Not Granted

   Well had ALJ hearing in September and was denied ..The judge wenty through records of the last 2 and half years and stated bits and pieces about records.. Most of this stuff she quoted was from 2004. Not from current medical records. I had depression hearing April 2005 by my VAMC and they said GAF was 55. I also have degenerative arthritis of knees, benign hypertension, Bi lateral ulnar nerve neuropathy, allergic rhitinis, anemia and sleep apnea. She the judge said that in her opinion with my age (43) and education(AAS degree) that I am (not)disabled. Whoa .... What next

   Asked by KennyJ, November 19, 2006

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3. This Helps

   I WAS JUST AWARDED MY SSD. IF YOU HAVE BEEN TO VOC REHAB PLEASE REQUEST COPYS. MY VOC REHAB STATED I HAD A SEVERE EMPLOYMENT HANDICAPP. THIS IS STRONG EVIDENCE SINCE VOC REHAB GIVES TEST TO DETERMONE YOUR ABILITY TO WORK ALONG WITH A COUNSELING SESSION. I BELIEVE THIS IS WHAT WON MY CLAIM

   Asked by calnight, November 15, 2006

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4. Reconsideration

   Got my denial letter last week, they listed several reports they obtained from my doctors as evidence used to make their determination. They did not list the 657 pages of medical records I sent in with my self report. They also do not know about the following hospitalizations SEP21-22 IN PATIENT CARDIAC/PANIC ATTACK/STRESS TEST OCT 4-6 HOSPITALIZED HEART CATHERIZATION OCT 7-15 PYSCH WARD ANN ARBOR VAMC OCT 26-31 PYSCH WARD ANN ARBOR VAMC 10/31 - 11/01 HOSPITALIZED ST JOES ANN ARBOR CARDIAC Does anyone have knowledge about immediate reconsiderations? I had a appointment with a lawyer yesterday, he wasnt on the ball…

   Asked by betrayed, November 10, 2006

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5. Alj Hearing Monday

   My hearing is monday. I think this will be pretty cut and dry. I'm now 100% P&T VA. I think SS has the major medical evidence that got me to 100% VA. But I know they don't have the most recent C&P exam. I just got the letter a couple of days ago that P&T was awarded and there is not enough time to request a copy of the exam. (I did at the time of the exam but it's not here. We all know how that goes) But the award letter outlines the findings so might be enough. If not the ALJ will have to request it. Basically I should have plenty of medicall opinion that I'm not employable. I have an attorney. We'll see what happens. Time

   Asked by timetowinarace, November 10, 2006

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6. ptsd No Social Security For Me.

   Well, the brown envelope came today but for the second time I have been turned down at the ALJ This time the judge says"he is giving little weight to what my VA dr. had to say about my Condition. The first time I went that judge said"he opted not to beleave'' my then civilian DR> In his report he stated that I am not creditable , I guess at the hearing he asked me if I was in the service and If I were in Nam . I told him 3years and yes I was there. He asked if I seen action . I said" rocket attacks , ambush rocktet attacks abush" <just like that. In his report he states "I did not mention sniper that I had mentioned in a 2001 Va Report he read someplace. SO …

   Asked by Jayburdd, October 1, 2006

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7. Skin Cancer

   Well As I sit here enjoying my cup of java and bottle of hydrocodine I thought I asked for some advice. I am 70 oercent service connected but I have a 0 percent connection for skin cancer. Well I want to my primary care Dr last thursdat he noticed that my skin cancer was coming back, Well today they did inpainetent surgery as hopefully got it all out. my question can i get a percentage now because it came back. like I said I am allready service connected for it but at o percent. Thanks all Jim B) PS feeling no pain some good pills for a change

   Asked by Jim MAC, November 2, 2006

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8. Granted Ssd

   Well after 2 1/2 years of waiting i was finally granted a favorable from the AJ... after reading it close i am amazed seems i barley won , to my advantage i had according to the AJ 4 doctors one va and 3 others all saying the same thing i should be granted , and on the other side i have one doctor i never met who works for SS and he said i should not receive SSD based on my application and a pain survey they sent me.. NO exam verses 6 years and 4 doctors and it was a close call????????????? Well i did see the AJ suggested i be re-examed in one year i notice from everyone else this is a very short time period anyone have any insight on what will happen will i get a exam or…

   Asked by robert51, October 31, 2006

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9. Question About Ssdi

   My wife filed for disability. Her medical condition was that in April 2005 she had her Thyroid removed and filed her FMLA then in Aug of 2005 she was in a car accident and totaled by a 18 wheeler and under treatment of the Spinal Institute since Therapy hasn't resolved her issues. Ironically, she was fired from what while on FMLA, they had thought she exceeded her time off but she didn't and that's another lawsuit in the works. While on FMLA she missed work because she couldn't perform her duties, going to therapy at that time plus all the heavy medication they had her on. She is unable to drive, she has difficulty trying to walk and sometimes just cannot due to …

   Asked by yelloownumber5, July 18, 2006

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10. Appealing A Soc. Sec. Decision

    What is the best way to appeal a Soc. Sec. decision ?? Can you get ALL of the Soc. Sec. records that Soc. Sec. used to make their decision .... so you can better pinpoint your appeal letter ??? I asked the Soc. Sec and they said NO ... did someone say that you can get these records via FOIA ??? Is there a special form to use for a FOIA request ?? I did miss some "time statutes" for filing ... but I think I have grounds to appeal ... maybe .. ??? "Denial Letter" just received from Soc. Sec .. and they considered me 100% Disabled ... but only back to mid 1998. I have a good chance to win this battle .... if I can get my ducks in a row. Any suggestions wo…

    Asked by Magoo_Mr., February 7, 2006

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11. How Long Does One Has To Wait After Alj Hearing

    After having your Alj hearing what is about the average time one has to wait to hear something one way or the other. My hearing was 6 weeks ago and I did have a lawyer.

    Asked by KennyJ, November 1, 2006

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12. hypertension Any Suggestions ?

    Hi All ; Not sure how to word this , but let me try. I have been diagnosed with , and am currently being treated and on meds for the following: - Emphysema - PTSD - Type 2 Diabetes - Hypertension I called a law firm specializing in SS Disability and explained all my problems to them , and was told that I definately qualify for SSD (I am 52 yrs old) HOWEVER , here is the problem - I am currently working - I do sedentary security work giving out visitor passes at a local hospital - but still use many sick days due to diabetic complications , mood disorders etc..Both my personal AND VA Dr's are willing to give me medical notes stating I am not able to even do t…

    Asked by devildog 71, September 23, 2006

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13. To John M's Wife

    I saw here that John gets SSd benefits-I didn't know that before- are they for the same conditions he is claiming at the VA for service connection? If they are does VA know of these records?

    Asked by Berta, October 30, 2006

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