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Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory, multisystem, autoimmune disorder. It is a disabling and painful condition which can lead to substantial loss of mobility due to pain and joint destruction. The disease is also systemic in that it often also affects many extra-articular tissues throughout the body including the skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, and...

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SSDI and court hearing

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I'm just wondering what the court hearing will be like for SSDI. I have been denied twice and am waiting for a hearing date. IS anyone willing to share their experience of going in front of a judge about their RA? I was just dx with 4 bulging discs in my neck and degenerative bone disease.

Thanks,
Vicki
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Vicki, I'm still struggling to work, so I don't have any advice. I just wanted to wish you luck in being approved. I'm so sorry you've had two denials already. Hopefully three times is the charm.
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First off Good Luck!!! I have had all the appeals i can do and dont qualify for re- applying...all i can say is be honest about everything and have lots of back up from your doctor..what i mean by that is i didnt call the dr everytime i had a flare i have had this disease for so long i didnt see the point in telling him everytime but for ssdi the more u complained to your doc the better off u are....again good luck hope it works for you!
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