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Disability

madamvlb

(495 posts)

4. I agree you need to get a lawyer, asap.

Reply to Saphire (Original post)

Thu Oct 29, 2015, 12:17 PM

Oct 2015

You need to take a deep breath and get some support. Caregiver support is critical for your sanity. Taking care of your hubby, working two jobs is sure to cause some major depression. Please make sure to seek some time/help for yourself. I know it's hard, most of us have been there. Please stay strong.

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they denied my hubbys claim. I'm so [View all] Saphire Oct 2015 OP

Appeal and get a disability lawyer Teagan Oct 2015 #1

........ daleanime Oct 2015 #2

You pay lawyer a certain percent - ONLY if you win. So, you can't lose by patricia92243 Oct 2015 #3

I agree you need to get a lawyer, asap. madamvlb Oct 2015 #4

Quacker's excellent OP should help you with the process Teagan Oct 2015 #5

Denials are common. procon Oct 2015 #6

Yes if you don't have a good lawyer it's tough AndreaCG Oct 2015 #7

File the appeal and then get a lawyer happyslug Nov 2015 #8

thank you, everyone, for your advise. much appreciated. Saphire Nov 2015 #9

Please let us know how this turns out. thucythucy Dec 2015 #12

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2015 #10

What stage of the claim are you in? If you're at the reconsideration stage mackerel Nov 2015 #11