Social security hearing

I have my next social security hearing next Tuesday. Here’s a recap:

I applied in 2017 and set my disability date in 2014 when I developed psychosis. Social security turned me down for years and then I got a hearing set in 2020. Then COVID hit and it got pushed back over a year later. At that point I was partially approved meaning I was deemed disabled starting in 2019 not 2014. My lawyer said we should fight back on that because it could mean I am a disabled adult child if I became disabled before age 22 I believe. So we did, and I was warned it would mean they reopen my case entirely. I had the same judge the second hearing and he ended up saying I’m not disabled at all, so we fought that. It went to supreme court and I ended up getting a second lawyer for that. I won that one very quickly and now it’s back in social security and my follow up hearing is next week. So basically could be fine, could be better off, or could be completely ■■■■■■. If they deny me I will lose my benefits and I will have to start all over.

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I wish you the best. :+1::+1::+1:

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Good luck, that sounds stressful

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I’m sorry it’s been so hard for you with Social Security.

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I just got a call from my adjudicator. Haven’t made any progress for going back to work.

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If I remember correctly, the judge discriminated against you based on gender identity. That’s not easy to deal with.

I hope you get a new, fair judge and things go in your favor.

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I don’t think it was gender identity. I think it was because we challenged his decision

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Ok. Well hopefully it all works out.

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I had my hearing today, it went really well. My lawyer is hopeful for a fully favorable decision. Apparently the supreme Court called my last judge appalling for denying my case outright. I guess his reasoning for denying me was obviously ill considered given the facts. This judge seemed nice and listened well. I also got overwhelmed with it all and ended up staring at the my hands while fiddling the whole time. I think I explained my symptoms well, my lawyer asked a lot of good questions to get me to say the right things, etc. Hoping for a fully favorable decision.

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I’m super happy for you!!!

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That sounds really good @Moon! I have my fingers crossed for you.

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I feel very fortunate that that here in the UK we are not in front of a judge at appals with our benefits. Here there is a three way panel with medical person and two others. I wouldn’t cope with being in front of a judge when he’s on his own… Wish you all the best @Moon

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It’s a pain in the ass situation. But I Hope you get it started. Think positive. Hugs

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That’s awesome news @Moon

I hope you receive some serious backpay.

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If they deny you, you have to appeal to a court if you disagree with the decision.

@Moon sounds like an endless fight. I hope you are doing alright because that is a lot of stress.

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I trust a judge more than any panel

The benefits system has a very corrupt denial process for people

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Exactly. I had so many diagnosed and countless hospitalizations, and never was able to work more than part time for more than 2 months, yet they found ways to deny me for some unknown reason.

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It was held against me that I’d had a haircut recently and my clothes looked washed

Also I found my way to the assessment even though a worker had to take me there

You can’t be ill and know how to use maps on your phone

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I’ve never had a problem claiming benefits in 20 years. I’ve always been awarded paper based without a medical.

Some people have to fight for it

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