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Trouble with disability claim - appeal or next steps? Need advice ASAP!

Hey everyone, I'm having some trouble with my disability claim. Has anyone else dealt with this? I'm not sure if I should appeal or what my next steps should be. Any advice would be really appreciated!

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve disability claim appeal difficulties, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHs_6U5DSMw

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Diego Mendoza

Ugh, dealing with disability claims is such a headache. I've been there before. Have you tried calling them directly? Sometimes talking to a real person can help clear things up.

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Chloe Harris

Thanks for the suggestion. I've been trying to get through on the phone, but it's been impossible. The wait times are insane!

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Anastasia Popova

Pro tip: call right when they open in the morning. You might have better luck getting through then.

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Sean Flanagan

Or try calling at like 4:55 PM lol. Sometimes they pick up fast cuz they wanna go home 😂

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Zara Shah

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Ize0EkN4HDI

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NebulaNomad

Wow, that sounds too good to be true. Does it really work? $20 seems steep...

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Zara Shah

Yeah, it actually does work! I was skeptical at first too, but I was desperate. It saved me hours of hold time, so for me it was worth it.

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Luca Ferrari

Idk man, seems kinda sketchy. Has anyone else tried this?

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Zara Shah

I get the skepticism, but it's legit. They have good reviews online and it worked for me. Just sharing what helped me out 🤷‍♂️

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Nia Wilson

Here's what you need to know about disability claims and appeals: 1. Review your denial letter carefully. It should explain why your claim was denied. 2. Gather additional medical evidence to support your claim. 3. Consider getting a doctor's statement that specifically addresses why you meet the disability criteria. 4. File your appeal within 60 days of receiving the denial letter. 5. Be prepared for a long process - appeals can take several months. 6. Consider hiring a disability attorney. Many work on contingency and only get paid if you win. 7. Keep detailed records of all communications with the disability office. 8. Don't give up! Many claims are approved on appeal. Hope this helps. Good luck!

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Chloe Harris

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed info! This is really helpful. I'll definitely start working on gathering more medical evidence.

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Mateo Martinez

This is great advice. I'd add that you should also request a copy of your claim file. It'll show you exactly what info they used to make their decision.

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Aisha Hussain

the whole system is broken af. i've been trying to get my claim sorted for months. its like they want us to give up 🙄

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Ethan Clark

Have you considered reaching out to your local congressperson's office? Sometimes they can help expedite things or get answers when you're stuck.

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Chloe Harris

I hadn't thought of that! That's a great idea, thanks!

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StarStrider

This 👆 My rep's office was super helpful when I was having issues. Def worth a shot.

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Yuki Sato

Anyone else notice that the disability office website is always down for "maintenance" when you need it most? 🤔 Coincidence? I think not! 😤

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Carmen Ruiz

omg yes!!! 😡 its so frustrating. like, do they even want to help us?

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Andre Lefebvre

Tin foil hat time: maybe its on purpose to discourage people from applying 👀

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Zoe Alexopoulos

Hey OP, what specific condition are you applying for? I might be able to give more targeted advice if I know what you're dealing with.

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Chloe Harris

I have chronic back pain from a work injury. It's been really debilitating and I can't do my old job anymore.

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Zoe Alexopoulos

Ah gotcha. Make sure you have detailed imaging (MRIs, X-rays) and documentation of all treatments you've tried. That'll strengthen your case a lot.

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Jamal Anderson

Sending positive vibes your way, OP! 💖 This process is tough, but you've got this. Don't let the bureaucracy get you down!

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Chloe Harris

Thank you so much! It means a lot to have support from this community. 😊

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