Fibro Friday: Court Update

Yes, I know it's Saturday, but I was too tired yesterday to update the blog. 

Thursday went very well.  The judge was very friendly and cordial.  He made me feel comfortable and I wasn’t barely nervous.  They had a occupational witness that the court brought in and he was very friendly and smiled which was nice too.  The hearing was supposed to last 30-45 minutes and we ended up being in there for an hour.  I was asked a lot of questions about medications I am on, past medications and their effectiveness, past job experiences, current daily life, current pain, etc. 

The judge was very throughout with his questions.  Then my lawyer was allowed to ask me some questions too.

When it was all said and done, the judge said that there was “significant evidence” that I was disabled.  The occupational expert testified that I would not be able to function in the working world.  We (my lawyer, hubby, and I)really believe that the judge would have ruled in my favor at that time if he could.

The only issue (which we knew going in) was that there is a specific date that they have to go back and prove disability on (has to do with 5 years after the last date I actually worked).  And the judge didn’t feel that there was enough evidence surrounding that date.  BUT he is giving my lawyer 30 days to come up with a brief outlining more supporting evidence for that date in question.  If we can get that date in question taken care of, my lawyer feels that we should be good. 

We went into the day wrapped in prayer and completely felt it.  We greatly appreciate all those who were praying.  It made such a difference.  We are continuing to pray that we can get the rest of the evidence that we need and that a doctor of mine will cooperate. 

All in all it was a great day and things couldn’t have turned out any better.  We are still fighting the battle, but the end it way closer than it ever has been.   The judge then asked the occupational expert some questions about my work ability back then and my work ability currently.