Thanks. I am looking at getting a new lawyer. I just got my denial today after my hearing in July. It took the over a year and a half to get a hearing. Not sure if that was due to my lawyer, when we got to court I found out that was her first hearing and she wasn't prepared. She didn't say anything to the judge or ask the vocational person any questions at all. Plus I was the one that got all of my stuff together and then had to make sure someone took it to her. I don't know what to do. I can't afford to go to the pain doctor as I don't have the co pay to pay them so they won't see me. I am looking at maybe going to see Demayo Law office. I don't know what to do. This has been going on since I filed in August of 2011. Not sure how much longer I can keep going. I am afraid this is ruining my marriage.
Hello let me 1st say I totally understand how your feeling. In my case such as yours I went ahead and did some research on disability lawyers found one, I did recv my 1st denial for SSD, the attorney Carabin and shaw won my case quickly. You dont pay anything out your pocket, then they get like 25% I think of Your award, but its better than nothing.
As far as a referral if the stupid physiatrist won't give you one, play the game you call the ins Company yourself, or better yet find an md who takes your insurance and let them work on getting approval. I was on workers comp at the time. I had a stroke from low blood pressure, very dangerous and I am only 47 after my back fusion lower back 2/2013. As far pain clinics or someone to manage your pain, when you can get to a real doctor, I pray he will be able to guide you. I honestly feel like you and I are a lot alike, but believe me girl my allergies are to NSAIDS,not narcotics without them, I unfortunately would have lost my mind, I am not proud of that. I saw Binder and Binder IN YOUR TOWN would not cost to call them or set up a visit. Belive it or not if you get a good lawyer he can refer you to alot of different resources. I hope this helps some.