Lost my appeal to my application denial on SSDI. 
They acknowledged my disabilities but still feel that an employer can accommodate my migraine issues and fibromyalgia issues and I can can continue to work as a computer operator. 
Well, I sure wish they would tell that to folks that I've applied for the 67 jobs to. I have had NO call backs 
from any of them. I've changed my resumes and had an expert look over my resumes and have made an honest attempt to find a job. I've even looked at lower paying jobs and jobs out of state.
Workman's comp has paid for the damage to my knee 
so now I have wear a band around my knee to keep the patella from the femur or it pinches. I'm also doing physical therapy as well for it. So add another 1/2 a day in physical therapy. What employer is going to allow my coming to work at 10 in the morning every day?
My hubby has been TOTALLY denied by SSDI so we are taking his out of state to try again and seeing if he has better success somewhere else with more compassionate people. He will be in the same state his family doctor is in.
I've submitted my records to a lawyer and hope he'll take my case. Cause if he does take it, then I'm confident I'll win. He only takes cases when he feels confident he can win it. He's a really nice guy. He also does workmans comp and may help with my newest malady 
.... carpal tunnel syndrome.
My orthopedic surgeon wants to do the work (I love him 
*G*) but we are waiting for approval from workmans comp to accept the injury as job related. I guess working on computers for 20 years doesn't count.
I've run out of unemployment money. Even though the pamphlet they give you says it lasts 52 weeks, don't believe it. Mine lasted 6 months. BUT Micron gets an extension because their jobs went overseas!!! Now why can't I get an extension since I'm basically in the same field? Just gives me more to compete with. Just doesn't make sense.
Soooo... now that the cold weather is upon us, headaches are as well. Found the greatest little sun glare fighter for my car. The visor extends out to the side and there is a sun shield the extends down to reduce the glare. I got it a Dr. Leonards and it works great!!! That should help cut down my migraines quite a bit.
I guess my next step is to get a job. I'll have to go down to unemployment and see what they can find for me. Meanwhile, come December, we will be without insurance for the first time in 20+ years.
But I have plans for that as well *G*
Peace and Love to you all!!!!
I know,it's horrible.My sister has MS & Parkinson's,Nov. 26th will be her 3rd time.I think she'll get it this time.But even then,it'll take her 8months to get the money.
I talked to my aunt in Pennsylvania.My cousin lived at home all these yrs.He's an alcoholic,never held a steady job.Was at a job almost long enough to get insurance,when he got drunk & fell down the stairs.
He had major injuries.He damaged his neck,almost broke it.He was in a coma.While he was in a coma,a social worker came up to the room,my aunt filled out the form.He immediately was given a card that was for disability.It was done.He moved out.Now gets disability,and has his own place.(which helps my aunt greatly).
It's too bad Pa. is so far away.I'll tell you,I'd like to go back and take my sister with me,maybe we'll stay with my aunt!
Best wishes,I'll add you to my prayers and your husband.I think our system needs an overhaul
Seems a little off to me.
Marge
Social Security rubber stamps paperwork that really deserves SSDI and passes SSDI to those who don't deserve it. I'm receiving Disability under FERS and I was medically disqualified from the Air Force Reserves. Later I used a SS attorney and my disability was approve the first time for a Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Depression and Panic Attacks. Of course I've got, no lie, 3 feet of medical documentation