Hi,
I'm new to this site. I just had my SS hearing on April 16 and was denied for the third time. I am 46 years old and live in Illinois. I had 4 heart attacks in 2006, had stents placed twice then had triple bypass surgery. In 2007 I was diagnosed with Lupus, Sjogrens Disease, Thyroid problems, Pulmonary Hypertension, Mitral Valve Prolapse with regurgitation, Coronary Artery Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Type II Disbetes, and Rheumatoid Arthritis. I also previously had High Blood Pressure and High Cholesterol. How much more does a person need to be diagnosed with to be approved. I also received a call from my employer a week prior to the hearing indicating they were terminating my employment. I had been on short term disability with them since June 2006 and long term disability since September 2006. They indicated I would continue to received my long term disability until age 65. I sure hope so. Any suggestions to make SS approve me any faster?
Thanks Lori