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Unhappy Decision

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sharon17905
sharon17905

Hello Willow

Yes it used to be called Disability Living Allowance

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  • Bertman
    Bertman sharon17905

    Posted

    Hello Sharon, 

    So sorry to hear the disappointing news. First let me say this I Feel For You, I have been in similar situations, As I have mentioned before, I was self-employed running my own business when meniere's made its way into my life. I was in a pickle, no income, no health insurance, and lastly no sign of hope. I applied to the disability system for assistance, had treatment notes and supporting physicians, it seemed easy enough. Boy was I wrong! It took me 1,977 days to settle this claim and receive What I deserved. The 1,977 days waiting is not a typo it was a way of life. My middle name became "Denied" I seen this word on many documents. I refused to accept "Denied" in the same sentence with my name. I needed healthcare and an income even as meeker as it might be. I changed my middle name to "determined" and accepted the fact that I was not giving up no matter what. My own demise was the only way I would give up. My case went from the initial application, through the Administrative Hearing Judges, through the Appeals Council and through U.S. District Court.

     And then and only then did I receive what I felt I deserved.  

    It's tough and I do know this but, take your all your disappointment and anger energy to push forward, if there is another appeal option, take it. I honestly believe that in some cases a lot of agencies and administrations like to deny and hoping you won't pursue it any further. I do believe they thought this of me, but I'm not wired that way LOL

     ¯`v´¯wink Thinking of you!  

    `*.¸.*´ and we all send prayers during this

    ¸.•´ ¸.•*¨wink¸.•*¨wink difficult time, We are beside you! 

    (¸.•´(¸.• (¸.•´¸¸.•¨¯`•.¸¸.? Bertman 

  • Bluesmann
    Bluesmann sharon17905

    Posted

    If you are in the U.S. you couldl most likely let your attorney know there is some case law (Bertmans case) that they could reference.
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