Good job, Lori. Sounds like you are hanging in there best you can!

Glad to hear all went fairly well.

Liz, you are so upbeat and full of confidence and doing things you haven’t done in so long. This move sounds like exactly what you needed to do for you. Good for you:D Keep up the great job.
Emma

I also was approved on first application. I actually typed a concise one-page letter that described my disabilities, and stated that although my condition may or may not improve slightly over next twelve months because of treatments, in all regards I will be unable to perform work for next 12 months minimum. My doctor photocopied my letter onto his letterhead, and happily signed it.

Additionally, I submitted a monthly strength chart my doctor compiled, showing 12 previous months history of increasing disability.

I am 44 years old, with a career consisting of management consulting and project management. I also received benefits for my two children. It was much easier than I imagined, but it requires a supportive physician and submitting materials that prove the basic points that SSA is looking for.

Bill