Turns out the trick was having my doctor write a specific letter about how one symptom stops me from doing my old job tasks. I was just sending in general reports before and getting denied every time. Anyone else find a specific medical note that actually moved things along?
I spent 8 months with a lawyer getting nowhere on my initial claim, then I filed a new one myself and got approved in 4 months with just my medical records and a detailed work history form. Anyone else think the big firms just drag their feet intentionally?
I need to appeal my SSDI denial here in California. I'm stuck between going with a massive national firm like Binder & Binder or a more regional one like Law Offices of Norman J. Homen. Thoughts on which is better?