Kathleen applying a 2nd time might be cheaper than a lawyer. I was rejected on first attempt, on 2nd I had letter from Dr. Dee Silver that blew their minds plus I demonstrated how I couldn't type without errors. also if PD meds work for you they will think you are OK if you appear for the interview medicated. I didn't have micrographia on first attempt so I "flunked" that part of the physical. I have found that even friends who want to understand don't get what you go through. So those who want to refuse SSD have to be shown. Ray -------------------------------------------------- From: "Kathleen Cochran" <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2010 10:34 AM To: <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Social Security Disability Insurance --lawyer? > Recently put in an application for SSDI and was rejected, which I > understand > is a very common outcome. Now I need to get a lawyer to appeal the > decision. > If anyone knows of a good attorney in the NYC area who specializes in this > issue and has a record of success with PD patients, I would appreciate a > referral. > > I noticed on the site of a big firm that under the heading "neurological > disorders," PD is not listed. > http://www.binderandbinder.com/SSD-SSI-and-Your-Pain/Neurological-Disorders.shtml<http://www.binderandbinder.com/SSD-SSI-and-Your-Pain/Neurological-Disorders.shtml> > > Also, for anyone else out there who is going through this, here is a link > to > a form developed by PAN: > http://www.parkinsonsaction.org/PDform > > All suggestions, advice will be appreciated! > > Thanks, > > Kathleen > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: > mailto:[log in to unmask] > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn