My Disability claim has been denied [View all]

[JMCKUSICK]

I got home from the Montgomery County Democratic meeting and had another E-mail from SSA.
It's been really really demoralizing even though my lawyer told me to expect it because it involves my back. (almost all back related disability claims get denied)
I've spent all morning on the phone with my lawyer and we've already filed the appeal. I just fear that there will be a further gutting of services and therefore cause longer delays. H guessed that the process to get in front of a judge, after reconsideration etc.. will be 7-8 months.
It is really hard to keep a healing and positive energy base as this goes on but I promise, I will try. I'm praying and meditating, I'm celebrating all of you being my spiritual support family and trying to treat this as expected and to roll with the punches.
My breathing is going real well, consistently over 2500 on the incentive thingy. I'm taking Cuddles back to the cemetery again this afternoon for our special time and really grateful that I have the walker chair because there's no way I'd make it otherwise.
My back is a real struggle as i have to lie down as soon as my walks are over to alleviate the pain that I have from almost any movement.
The good news is I had 60 days to appeal and it got done day one. So no unnecessary delays. I do appreciate my lawyer spending more than 3 hours doing that with me by phone.
I love you guys, please stay with me.
John Mckusick