DH has received notice (again) that he is not eligible for disability. Apparently somewhere in his psychiatrist's records, his psychiatrist had noted that DH was responding well to his medications. So then when the psychiatrist later stated that DH should not work, they said that was inconsistent information. His attorney is (once again) appealing the decision, stating that the decision does not reflect the record...but I think it's probably like the justice system, where appeals get harder and harder to win, the farther up the chain you go....
DH was upset, and did a little of the "I'm a worthless piece of ****"....but really, after 1 day of that, he was back to his "normal" self again. I think the fact that it took so long had already prepared him for the fact that he wasn't going to get it....so I guess it was easier for him to handle.
Me? Yeah, I'm disappointed. That money would've helped so much. And hoping that something like that will happen and solve a lot of problems, well, that hope is something, too. But I guess it's all going to have to be done the old fashioned way.....rats!
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Well, it's official....
Posted by Carol at 5:56 AM
Labels: disability, psychiatrist, Social Security, work
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My husband is also Bipolar and is trying to receive disability. The only thing that I think may help other then the bipolar is that he also has had his left hip replaced and we were just told this past Thursday that the right hip now needs to be replaced. I wish you luck on your appeal
Keep fighting. If anyone deserves it you guys do. Besides, the thing with bipolar is how a LOT of people respond well to meds but that doesn't mean it stays that way. They don't usually work forever with the constant need for monitoring and adjusting and during those time things can be so rough holding a regular job is near impossible. Maybe the lawyer needs more evidence from the doctor clarifying this situation. Good luck with the appeal and don't give up!
My husband is also bipolar and we have been in the battle for disability since March 2010. Finally we have received a hearing date for July 6th 2011. I'm very nervous that something like this will happen to us. I hope your appeal goes successfully.
Blessings,
Sara Anderson
www.thebipolarmarriage.com
Keep trying; persistence pays off.
All the best. Hope you will get your benefit soon.
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