First Appeal Denied

I'm sure you can guess I am pretty disappointed right now. Here I sit speaking into a microphone which translates my spoken words into type written ones, yet, the great powers that be tell me there are no reasons why I could not continue in the sales position in which I was previously employed or a similar position. 

This is from the Social Security website:

What We Mean By Disability

The definition of disability under Social Security is different than other programs. Social Security pays only for total disability. No benefits are payable for partial disability or for short-term disability.

"Disability" under Social Security is based on your inability to work. We consider you disabled under Social Security rules if:

• You cannot do work that you did before;
  
  
• We decide that you cannot adjust to other work because of your medical condition(s); and
  
  
• Your disability has lasted or is expected to last for at least one year or to result in death.
  
  

This is a strict definition of disability. Social Security program rules assume that working families have access to other resources to provide support during periods of short-term disabilities, including workers' compensation, insurance, savings and investments.

In this, what the Social Security office specifies as a strict definition of disability, they specifically say “you cannot do work that you did before." I'm baffled, for lack of a better term, baffled. I will appeal, which means next step going in front of a judge. It can take up to two years to get a court date. I'm frustrated, I know my husband is frustrated. I feel bad for my husband. He works 50 to 80 hours a week so that we can scrape by. Then, when he is off, he helps me around the house by vacuuming or mopping. At least he's frustrated with the system not with me.

Next week. I have my first visit with a new neurologist. I will keep you informed.