alt.social-security-disability

On Feb 11, 5:41=A0pm, jo wrote:
> Hi there everyone. Well, after four years of waiting, I have a hearing
> date on 3/5/8....and I am scared to death. This is it. And so much
> riding on it! I truly cannot work, so I don't know what happens if I'm
> rejected. I'm with Binder and Binder. I have been diagnosed with PTSD,
> DJD, Agoraphobia, bi-polar with severe depression. I have all types of
> medical records, and my main doctors have written letters of support.
> So, please, any help out there? What do I expect at the hearing? Will
> being youngish (in 40's) automatically count against me? WHAT ARE
> THESE PEOPLE LOOKING FOR? I truly cannot work, now I hope the records
> will prove that, but I'm sure they will talk to me. Is there anything
> you can think of ? Anything I need to ask my attorneys? The hearing is
> being done via televised satellite. Please, any advice, personal
> experience, etc. is very much appreciated. Thank yall for being there.
> I can't believe my one chance is hear, and I just can't blow it.
> Thanks, Jo

I am in my 40's and received a favorable decision. My hearing lasted
under an hour. I have to say that the judge was a really nice man, so
I lucked out there. But nice or not, if you are truly unable to work
and your attorney has all the documentation necessary and has done
this before, you shouldn't have a problem. I received my favorable
decision a few days after the hearing.

I know exactly how fearful you are because I was extremely nervous and
was shaking just before I went into the hearing room. I'm not sure,
but I think it helped me that I had worked almost 30 years for the
same employer. It showed I wasn't trying to ride down easy street.

Good luck!