Navigating the SSDI reconsideration process can feel really frustrating, especially when MS symptoms like cognitive issues and fatigue are so real but sometimes hard to "prove on paper." You're definitely not alone in this.
Many MyMSTeam members have shared similar experiences with the reconsideration process. Some got Show Full Answer
Navigating the SSDI reconsideration process can feel really frustrating, especially when MS symptoms like cognitive issues and fatigue are so real but sometimes hard to "prove on paper." You're definitely not alone in this.
Many MyMSTeam members have shared similar experiences with the reconsideration process. Some got approved quickly, while others waited years and needed to appeal more than once. One MyMSTeam member shared that it took two years with secondary progressive MS, being denied the first time before getting approved on appeal with a lawyer. When building your case, strong documentation around cognitive symptoms and fatigue is key. Here are some helpful things to pull together:
- Neurologist records — including contact info and notes about your MS symptoms
- MRI results and other test records
- A full medication history, past and present
- A written description of how fatigue and cognitive symptoms affect daily tasks like cooking, shopping, or working
It may also be worth consulting a disability attorney who specializes in Social Security claims — several MyMSTeam members found this made a big difference in their appeals. On the medical side, it helps to have your neurologist clearly document how MS-related fatigue (which affects around 90% of people with MS) and cognitive symptoms like brain fog, memory issues, and difficulty concentrating impact your ability to work. The more specific and detailed, the better.
Hang in there — the process is tough, but persistence (and good documentation) really does matter.
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