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?? - hurt at work - 11-02-2009 05:16 PM
Do any of you think with the way the economy is that the people trying to get ssdi will be looked at harder then in good times?I send my lawyer a e-mail to see if the judge had done anything yet in my case and he said no and I got to thinking that they may find even more ways to turn me and others down to save money,any thoughts thanks.
RE: ?? - nyyank09 - 11-02-2009 05:22 PM
hurt at work Wrote:Do any of you think with the way the economy is that the people trying to get ssdi will be looked at harder then in good times?I send my lawyer a e-mail to see if the judge had done anything yet in my case and he said no and I got to thinking that they may find even more ways to turn me and others down to save money,any thoughts thanks.
What were your injury's ?
RE: ?? - 1171 - 11-02-2009 05:39 PM
my observation is that backlogs for the social security process became huge during the bush administration; first time denials setting a record. The economy was roaring wide open then.
here is a link to an article that the backlog went from 311,000 in 2000 to 755,00 in december of 2007
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/10/us/10disability.html
I suspect the process delays are more a function of political philosophy rather then economy.
we have a more worker oriented government administration then past and benefit programs like social security may get more attention rather less.
RE: ?? - hurt at work - 11-02-2009 06:22 PM
Im fused from S-1 -L-4 with permanent nerve damage at S-1 and I am loosing my legs,I have lost all reflexes in my knees and akiles and muscle mass is deteriorating at a fast rate.My case has been going on for 2 years three denials and am at hearing level and rite now the judge is reviewing my case im am hoping he gives it to me with out a hearing.Thanks 1171 for the info im hoping something happens soon.
RE: ?? - inpainokla - 11-02-2009 07:28 PM
wow sorry to hear that hurt...i too am fused from s-1 to l-4 but not having near the problems you are..i would think that if anyone would be able to get it it would be you..will keep you in my prayers and wish you the best of luck
RE: ?? - hurt at work - 11-02-2009 07:51 PM
I thought so too but they keep saying with my schooling and age I can do something so they passed me on to the judge for him to decide.I hope things go better you and you get it the first try my state is very hard to get anything done you want or need.Thanks again and wish you well and my thinking with the economy and money being tight they might make even harder for those who need it to get it,that was my thoughts and wondered what you all thought about my madness,lol.
RE: ?? - inpainokla - 11-03-2009 12:20 AM
hurt are you done with wc??and have you been rated for your injury if so what % of disability was givin for your fusion??
RE: ?? - nyyank09 - 11-03-2009 12:23 AM
hurt at work Wrote:Im fused from S-1 -L-4 with permanent nerve damage at S-1 and I am loosing my legs,I have lost all reflexes in my knees and akiles and muscle mass is deteriorating at a fast rate.My case has been going on for 2 years three denials and am at hearing level and rite now the judge is reviewing my case im am hoping he gives it to me with out a hearing.Thanks 1171 for the info im hoping something happens soon.
3 denials for w/c or ssdi?
RE: ?? - hurt at work - 11-03-2009 07:45 AM
Inpainolka yes my wc is done and I think it was 20-25 % whole body I thought it would be more with all thats going on.
Nyyank09 thats three for ssdi but had two for wc and I settled out of court.
RE: ?? - ljackson6195 - 11-03-2009 08:11 AM
I have a tear in my L4.5 of my back, and continue to have muscle spasms. This is all new walking grounds for me too. I would think that you would get it also. Maybe the company makes a big decision on whether they want to continue to fight or not.
inpainokla Wrote:wow sorry to hear that hurt...i too am fused from s-1 to l-4 but not having near the problems you are..i would think that if anyone would be able to get it it would be you..will keep you in my prayers and wish you the best of luck