I believe almost EVERYONE gets denied the 1st time. I never needed an attorney. I would wait to get an attorney at least until my appeal was denied.

It’s challenging enough , when you have to reappeal it or use a disability law firm

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member I didn't get denied the first time. The state couldn't refute the medical evidence. I was going through seizures bad at work, home. Going to the ER. Constantly visiting the neurologist. Then when my seizures were considered manageable and under control. I got denied in 2022. Being a year removed from getting an VNS battery replacement.

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@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member I Wasn't Denied The First & Only Time. The Wait Was Long, I Had An Elderly Tenant Which Covered The Mortgage. Her Son Came Out Of No Wear, He Never Visited Her & Put Her In A Nursing Home. That's How I Lost My Mom's 2 Family House

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