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[Mollyabigail]

Hi, everyone! Busy working while I patiently wait for disability approval. Apparently, you must be half dead in Mississippi to qualify! Love to all!

[falalalala]

I hope you get it!

[Mollyabigail in reply to falalalala]

Than you, falalalala. It will happen eventually.

[Allen5280]

That's not just in Mississippi, the wait is long

[Mollyabigail in reply to Allen5280]

I knooooow! One day. One day. 👍

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador]

I was denied the 1st time🙁 it took forever! Good luck! 🤗💕🌠

[Mollyabigail in reply to Jesmcd2]

Thank you, Jesmcd!

[AquaZumbaFan]

I hope you get it too my friend, soon!! Great photo and it is absolutely correct!

[Mollyabigail in reply to AquaZumbaFan]

Thank you, AquaZumba! 🧡

[AquaZumbaFan in reply to Mollyabigail]

❤️

[bxrmom]

Hope you are able to be approved soon. I lived in WI when I applied in 2008 and it took at least 3 months to get my approval letter.

[Mollyabigail in reply to bxrmom]

Three months to get the letter AFTER you were approved? How long would we last at a job if we took that long? 😜

[bxrmom in reply to Mollyabigail]

It took 3 months for them to make a decision. I received the letter shortly after that I had a meeting at the local social security office and that is where they gave me the news.

[Mollyabigail in reply to bxrmom]

I misunderstood. You were fortunate! I have been dealing with this since August 2022. It is ok. God helps me get to work, push through the day and get back home. 👍

[Helpmeup]

Love that picture! I hope you have a good lawyer to help you with the disability process. I was rejected four times and was down to my fifth and final appeal when I finally got approved because of a great disability case lawyer. Keep the faith! You'll get there!

[Mollyabigail in reply to Helpmeup]

Thank you, Helpmeup. Rejected four times? That's ridiculous!

[Cwright170994]

In the UK, you need to be an INCH away from death to get the disability benefit payments 🤬! There's a big hoo-haa about being assessed by people who don't understand MS, and all it's varied symptoms, just to get people on the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefits. I had to send an appeal to the DWP after I got a response saying I'm not disabled enough, and someone with an IQ of at least 2 approval my stuff, and I also got back paid from the day I had applied.Now, imagine if I had to go and do an "interview" in person with someone, like others have had to in the past. It isn't fair. The whole disability payment system isn't fair, and that's for the whole world! 😭

[Mollyabigail in reply to Cwright170994]

Such is life, isn't it? Shaking my head silently. I thought it was just our healthcare and disability system in the US, but it must be common place there too. 🙄

[goatgal]

In truth, you must be half dead everywhere to receive disability.

[Mollyabigail in reply to goatgal]

I believe it, goatgal!

[NorasMom in reply to goatgal]

I firmly believe I only got mine on the first attempt because I was in the midst of a very bad exacerbation and had the support of my neuro and the SS doctor. The caseworker assigned to me was an incompetent idiot who never made any attempt to read my application and argued with me over the phone repeatedly.

[DatChick521]

Lol! Love it. Hang in there & know you're in good company. My ALJ hearing is a few days before Thanksgiving & it's pins & needles!Wishing you the best on your journey.

-Ange

[Mollyabigail in reply to DatChick521]

Thank you! Good luck and prayers for your hearing, DatChick!

[mrsmike9]

Wishing you the best!

[Mollyabigail in reply to mrsmike9]

Thank you, mrsmike9. How are you doing? I am still praying for you.

[mrsmike9 in reply to Mollyabigail]

Oh, hanging in there. Still slogging through each day. I'll be okay. It just takes time. Thanks.

[tompumo]

About 70% of people who apply for disability, are denied - many are also denied on appeal. This saves money for the government. I have Multiple Sclerosis, and was denied. I found an attourney, who helped me win the appeal. I STRONGLY recommend using an attourney for the appeal. It will cost some money, but is well worth it.

[Mollyabigail in reply to tompumo]

Thank you, tompumo! I have an attorney, but she is about to have a baby. She e-mails me with suggestions, but that's all she has done the last 14 months. I seem to be doing all the leg work and paperwork. 🙄

[tompumo in reply to Mollyabigail]

If there's an appeal hearing, make sure she goes with you.

[GreatDanekids]

Sending prayers and hugs your way!

I’m one of those “urban legends” that got approved first time around. His mother had MS and he totally understood the disease. I was shocked, had expected to be battling for months!

I have to remind myself of this blessing when some of the MS reality gets overwhelming. I’m very fortunate that I don’t have to worry about income on top of life changes. The system is ridiculously flawed and it doesn’t appear to likely change.

Hugs and prayers for a quick resolution 🤗🙏

[Tazmanian]

Good luck

[Mollyabigail in reply to Tazmanian]

Thank you, Tazmanian!

[Mollyabigail]

Thank you, GreatDanekids! I am so pleased you did not have a long wait. Thanks for the prayers and hugs. 🤗

[Fancy59 CommunityAmbassador]

It's the exact same thing in most states. It seems to me that most people who truly need and deserve disability never get it quickly. It's only the ones who don't really deserve it, but know how to work the system that get approved for dis-ability without jumping through hoops. Push for a review in front of a live judge. Get an attorney before you go to the judge even though it's a gimmick and I felt like my attorney didn't do very much. In fact, on several different questions. I was more up-to-date than the attorney and answered them myself. At this point I had already been through To different reviews from boards that both came out negatively. Those who lasted over a year. It took me about another 8 months to come before the judge because they have busy schedules. The judge ruled in my favor but he decided from some place in his deep wisdom that I had to wait an additional 8 months before my disability could kick in. You guessed it, I started crying right in front of my attorney. I couldn't wait an extra 8 months because I had urgent medical procedures I had been putting off for over 1.5 years. That's right, it took me 2.4 years to get on Medicare with a severe debilitating and progressive disease, called MS. I even had many standardized tests results that backed up how disabled I was. Yet I know dozens of people who are on Medicare with bad backs, depression, and anxìety just to mention a few. So sad. 😮‍💨😭😡 Fancy59.

[Mollyabigail in reply to Fancy59]

That's just plain ridiculous. That makes me angry for them to delay your approval that long. I would cry too. I keep telling myself it is all in God's hands. So, thankfully, I have an understanding employer (a church) who allows me to limp along (pun intended). Thank you for your in-put, Fancy. 🧡

[nes78]

it took me almost 2 years. was denied twice, then got a lawyer and was approved. but i was also around 27 when i started the process. it was was totally stressful. wishing the best - it's maddening.

[Mollyabigail in reply to nes78]

Thank you, nes78.

[MSbeGone]

if you are denied (hopefully not) make sure you appeal before the deadline.