OK, in 2001 I was deemed to be in such poor shape my employer asked me to file for SSI. At the time I filed I had a broken leg, and sever back problems. I was imediatly awarded SSDI, and have not worked since 10/30/01. In 2003 I filed with the VA because my back injury was SC, I was awarded 20%. I appealed in 2005 was awarded 40%. I then asked for an increase, and now (2010) I am 50% for back 10% ridiculopathy for each leg, 10% for tinnitus, and 30% for depression from injuries and inability to work. Total combined SC of 70%. There was even a statement from my last examining Dr. stating it is unlikely that I could obtain or hold any type of employment. My IU was denied, because my SSI letter states "Fracture of lower extremity" as cause for award. Are they kidding I'm on SSI because I had a broken leg, so no UI!! No one gets SSI just because of a broken leg. When I ask SS they said they are only required to list one cause, and mine was my leg.
Should I file yet another appeal, using the last Dr.s statement about my inability to work as cause, or have I been sidelined because of the statement of award in my SSI letter?
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OK, in 2001 I was deemed to be in such poor shape my employer asked me to file for SSI. At the time I filed I had a broken leg, and sever back problems. I was imediatly awarded SSDI, and have not worked since 10/30/01. In 2003 I filed with the VA because my back injury was SC, I was awarded 20%. I appealed in 2005 was awarded 40%. I then asked for an increase, and now (2010) I am 50% for back 10% ridiculopathy for each leg, 10% for tinnitus, and 30% for depression from injuries and inability to work. Total combined SC of 70%. There was even a statement from my last examining Dr. stating it is unlikely that I could obtain or hold any type of employment. My IU was denied, because my SSI letter states "Fracture of lower extremity" as cause for award. Are they kidding I'm on SSI because I had a broken leg, so no UI!! No one gets SSI just because of a broken leg. When I ask SS they said they are only required to list one cause, and mine was my leg.
Should I file yet another appeal, using the last Dr.s statement about my inability to work as cause, or have I been sidelined because of the statement of award in my SSI letter?
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