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Disability

Astraea

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3. One of their psychiatrists

Reply to SonofDonald (Reply #1)

Fri Apr 28, 2017, 11:16 AM

Apr 2017

claimed that I didn't really have one of my conditions, even though psychiatrists and therapists that I've been seeing for years said I do have it, and I take medication for it and it helps.

They'll do anything to deny you. I'm sick of it. Half an hour of talking to this stranger and suddenly they're an expert on your diagnosis.

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Does anyone have experience with the SSDI process? [View all] Astraea Apr 2017 OP

I feel for you, I truly do. SonofDonald Apr 2017 #1

One of their psychiatrists Astraea Apr 2017 #3

My son went through this. It took years. He was finally approved. You have to have one of the mental OregonBlue Apr 2017 #2

That's what I fear Astraea Apr 2017 #4

No Idea On Mental Disability PoorMonger Apr 2017 #5

I feel for you. Doreen Apr 2017 #6

I agree. Your attorney doesn't sound like they are doing much. On the other hand, at least here in OregonBlue Apr 2017 #7