Multiple Sclerosis and Social Security Disability in Ilinois?

I just received my denial letter from disability stating that despite incurable Nystagmus, constant dizziness, frequent fatigue, cognitive impairment, impaired balance, impaired motor skills, numbness in both hands, rigidity in both legs and pain and weakness and impaired motor function in my left leg - they still believe I can function in the accounting field. Umm, what? What planet do these people making these decisions come from?? Even if I were able to sit in front of a computer 8 hours a day 鈥?which I can鈥檛 - how would they expect me to get there?? Drive and kill everyone on the road or take public transportation which I couldn't even make the walk to get to just to get jostled and pushed under a bus?!?!?! My attorneys are going to appeal the decision but most days I don't even feel like getting out of bed. All these forms and phone calls are draining the little energy I do have. Please tell me there are others out there with experience and words of encouragement. :'-(

Multiple Sclerosis and Social Security Disability in Ilinois?hp

I'm so sorry you were denied. I am in IL and was approved on my first try with no lawyers. I have MS like you.

I think there are several things which may contribute to approval/denial. These are just guesses on my part - I obviously have no real knowledge of you, your application, or the people who reviewed it!