Posted by susan C on June 22, 2002, at 10:38:34
In reply to Re: thanks! would you all suggest... » judy1, posted by krazy kat on June 22, 2002, at 10:06:32
The fee should be 'contingent' meaning, they dont get paid til you do...get or talk to several, to get someone you trust and has experience,also, they can vary in what they charge. The Gov does limit the Maximum they can charge. Usually your regular attorney knows someone who specializes in this.
The Pdoc I saw was the local SSDI evaluator, worked at public mental health clinic and had a small practice. He said the number one thing for him to determine was not the medical diagnoisis, that comes from your doctor, and the gov. is not looking for thatfrom him, they are looking for evidence/observation that you can not do the work you used to do to your illness. that is it.
The questions he asked you sound strangely familiar. There must be some kind of evaluation test they give every one...I still get stumped on the count backwards by sevens...IKES...I was so agitated, wringing my hands during the whole thing afterwards I was dizzy...oh and before, cause i dont drive, they said they could send an ambulance, or a paramedic, I said, no, hub could drive me, they said and did pay for his trip....
I wouldn't talk yourself out of future coverage, you can still work and receive some benefits...this could give you some breathing space...
Just a thought
mouse
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