I think 90% of people who apply for SSDI or SSI get denied. You must appeal, and maybe get an attorney for you after you appeal. Don't re-apply that will only start from the beginning all over again.

There are sites that help you with information. I like the agency that helps us that advertises here on DS. It is called Assop I think?

Keep saving all your doctor appointments paperwork and prescription paperwork. The more stuff you have the better. That includes being institutionalized.

Get a lawyer to do the appeal for you. That's the only way.

That depends on why you were denied.

Is it SSI or SSDI? Many people get these 2 mixed up.

Find out why you were denied and address that issue and only that issue.

Once you find out why you were denied, then get one of those agencies to help.

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both ssi and ssdi were denied, because i used to be a housekeeper for the hospital and they said i could still do that kind of work. I don't know how since i cannot even accomplish my own housework, you have to be able to get up to do any kind of work

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I hope it is worth appealing. I have representation, and even with such, I got denied last month. I am currently under appeal. They say that a great majority of people who appeal the initial decision actually get approved as long as your doctors still say that you cannot work.

So just make sure you have all documentation from Dr. and Shrink of all appt.s and meds and hopefully dr.s will write a document stating how you really are doing.

I've been told you will be denied the first two times but that three you should get it and they will pay you from when you applied the second time on.

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The company someone else as talking about is Allsup. I used them and got accepted for ssdi. I had avery effective psychologist who had done lots of leegal work. And a very good med doctor ut no pdoc. I agree that you finf out whethher it is ssi or ssdi. ssi is more about money llevels. (Income) make sure the word Bipolar is useed. Allsup can cost you up to 5-7,ooo dolllars but they take it out of your first check miine wa $19,000 because of back pay annd allsup took $5,000 right off the top. Good luck

Definately get a lawyer to appeal for you. Mine took 40% off the top but it was worth it. Document everything! Keep every receipt, start filing your paperwork, you will need it.

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Not to be negative, but you are young, wouldn't you rather work. I have been working for almost 19 years. Changed jobs alot, but always worked. So you are moody. Working will make you feel better about yourself. My advise, get a job.

yes they did the same to me when i was diagnosed cancer. Twice ok. Look for legal aid society. Its free. and u get your money 1,2,3.