I was shocked and dissillusioned when I made a legitimate claim to Social Security. My sad story began in 1998, at that time a Dr. Paid by SS stated that I was 100% disabled. Yet, I was denied for benefits..."why?", you ask... They told me, "because of my age and education, I should be able to work, at least part time". I thought what has my age and education have to do with my physical condition??? So, I asked them... I was never given the courtesy of a reply!
I am 48 y/o with a history of a back injury. I had one operation (disc herniation) and went back to work as a chef. I was then, reinjured about a year later. Like I've stated, I was a mess from my injury, I was taking percodans for pain, and I was (and continue to be) extremely depressed. When I finally had my hearing; I "thought" that I had more than enough evidence. Dr's and "shrinks" stated that I could not work!!! And, that my prognosis was bad! YET, the Administrative Law Judge (J. Lawson Brown—may he rot in HELL) lied! This clown threw almost all of my evidence out, omitted some, and falsified the rest!!!
I was shocked and very disillusioned by this treatment! I've been a good citizen all of my life, joined the Army during the Viet Nam era, and worked for some 28 years... (never in any kind of trouble!). I really need SS to be able to provide for my basic needs... I was almost homeless for a time, I've gone bankrupt, and live in dire poverty. AND, I seriously cannot work at this time due to pain, lack of movement, and my depression. But, I want to work!!!
I am in school (all online courses now) trying to retrain for a new career. I have worked hard at my studies; I am published in the Natl. Dean's List, a member of Phi Theta Kappa (a 2 year honor society) and have won awards for my academic excellence! I need a non-physical career, and a chance to train for it. YET, I have been treated like a lazy, shiftless, bum by Social Security.
In fact, SS has treated me worse than the most heinous criminal! They have assumed that I am guilty of lying about my condition, and have treated me accordingly. I feel very much abused by them! The fact that they have continued to deny me of my benefits is not my big issue... It's the fact that they have taken to lying to and about me that really upsets me! They have insulted my intelligence and questioned my integrity. That, I will never forget! I have since learned that they do this to many, many people... On a regular basis!
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