i applied for disability in may of 2011. i got denied twice but i just my notice to be seen in front of a judge.
my court date is May 2. i wanted to know form u if having a witness will be good or bad. i also was told not to dress nice really nice but someone i knew who had fibro.
i do have a lawyer who is repersenting me. i am going to ask them but i thought i would ask here. the people who r working on my case r great. they had helped many in my local support get their disability. i have not made to the local group due to something always being wrong heath wise.
i u r someone has been through this and has any suggestions of what to do and not to do. thank you for your help.
Well, congratulations on your upcoming court date before the judge. I know I was advised to explain how bad things are, medically, but don't overdo it because it won't help your case. And that makes sense because these people see lots of people and get a feel for what's true and what's not. I hope you win your case, Stephanie. Good luck with it; it's been a long road. It's very good that you have a lawyer; this really isn't a "do it yourself" process. And I don't know if having a witness go with you would be a good idea or not but I sincerely think your lawyer would have the best judgment on that topic.
PS: If anyone's been summonsed to the SSDI psychiatrist and knows what he's looking for, please shoot me a line and let me know.
Hey Stephanie, I am so glad you finally have a court date, that’s so awesome, I can’t even imagine them turning you down !!!
I’m not sure about bringing a witness, but I hope more see your discussion & can give you some feed back
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