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I thought I could deal with Social Security on my own, afterall they were a fair and just agency that would read supplied documents. HAHAHA, what a joke. I first filed in 2004 and spend time requesting appeals and supplied additional medical documents. I called a TV type SSD attorney and was told I didn't have a case. I took that as he didn't want to take the time to assist me as it would involve too much time. I saw an article in the local newspaper of an organization that would assit "victims" of the SSD system. This was Compassion in Action and set up my first appointment with Barbara Case. From that first meeting, Barbara gave the guidance and necessary information to fight the corrupt and broken system. Barbara represented me for over 4 years, fighting the system and appealing many wrong decisions including a case dismissal by a hearing judge because I could not attend my hearing due to surgery. Another 2 years of fighting and we finally had received a new hearing before the same judge in Pasadena. Things did not go well but Barbara continued to fight for me and would not let this judge bully her. FINALLY, after over 4 years of dealing with this system, I was awarded benefits back to 1999. I received a lump sum check for benefits less any Work Comp money received, a monthly SSD check, and immediate Medicare coverage as a disabled person. None of this would have been accomplished without Barbara's dedication to her client and I will be forever greatful for her actions.

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