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Samantha

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

Fri Oct 11, 2013, 12:44 AM

Oct 2013

He was only about 32 and he had a wife and 2 children. He was told he only had a few months to live. He applied for SSDI and believe it or not was turned down. They said that while he could not work his regular job, he could still pump gas. Can you believe that? He finally on the third try was approved and lived just a few weeks longer. I thought at the time that was the intent: keep denying him, save money, it is only a matter of time .... I don't know if that is true but I was thinking it.

Sam

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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