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In reply to the discussion: This message was self-deleted by its author [View all]haele
(12,647 posts)A disability lawyer is critical to get all the paperwork and doctor's reports in order and presented in such a way that the disability judge will be more likely to approve it.
It still takes time, so the OP will most likely want to contact a disability lawyer ASAP.
Speaking from experience, spouse was denied twice over a three year struggle while nearly bedridden with arthritis. We got a lawyer (California sets percentage fees contingent on award, so everyone knows what the lawyer is going to get paid up front) and within 6 months he got his lump sum (disability back pay to the time he stopped working due to disability) and his monthly allotment started.
The lawyer also should know legit disability advocates who can get you through the ins and outs of getting the most effective and affordable health insurance for you.
It's good that your company was able to keep you working as long as they did, but it sucks that they're going to let you go before you are really ready to retire.
Haele