Hello everyone.  I am happy to report that I have been approved for social security.  It has been 2 years since I applied.  The first time I applied, I was denied.  I appealed that decision and hired a lawyer I found out about through the Disability Digest.

The trial with the judge went as follows;

-  My lawyer and I met a few minutes before the trial to ensure we were on the same page and that medical records were accurate

-  My lawyer and I appeared in front of the judge.  Introductions occurred.  The judge then asked me five questions about my disability based on my medical records.  My lawyer then provided his input about why I was disabled

-  A specialist was in attendance that reviews your medical records and comes up with a classification about you.  I was classified based on her analysis not being able to work a job that required me to go in every single day.  Since my diseases are one that you never know what your going to get from day/day, that classification was valid from my standpoint

-  After the specialist testified, the trial was over.  My lawyer told me afterwards that there was a 99.9% chance that I would receive social security.  Six weeks later, I was informed by social security that I won my benefit.

What took two years to obtain, only took no more than 20 minutes of my time at trial.  How amazing, right?  The key to me winning my social security was having a trail of medical documentation.  For the last 15 years, I would say I saw a doctor(s) at least 2 to 3 times a week for various ailments.

This goes to say, never give up on your fight to win your Social Security Benefits.  Yes, it is a process.  One that makes no sense to me.  Just wanted to share my story.