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Advice for Social Security Disability hearing.....
Well, FINALLY, after battling for what seems like years, (wait, it has been years) we have a hearing date in early December. The hearing is a third appeal after being turned down the first two times via their paper application process.
To sum our situation up, my wife has chronic back pain, and has dealt with it for a number of years. Back in 2004, she had to give up a 10 year career because she could no longer tolerate the pain without meds. And with meds, she wasn't able to perform her duties, let alone drive to work. She has been essentially reliant on me to perform nearly all the household duties as well as bring home the sole income.
What I'm hoping that some of you may be able to tell me, is what can expect from this hearing? Anything that I need to say or bring with us? Should I bring up our poor financial situation (ie, that I'm working 3 jobs), of just stick to her inability to work? Any advice that can help us would be greatly appreciated.
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