My niece was diagnosed with Guillain–Barré syndrome about 2 years ago. Unfortunately for her, the diagnosis wasn't made until she had suffered significant and, it appears, permanent nerve damage. She continues to have significant pain and loss of dexterity. Needless to say, she hasn't been able to work since her diagnosis.
After a long process, she has a hearing on March 4 with the Social Security Administration for a disability determination. This is her third hearing. I thought she had found good representation to make sure all of her paperwork is properly filed, etc., but after a conversation with her this evening, I'm not so sure that is the case. The hearing is only scheduled because my niece contacted her Congressional representative for help (Betty McCollum, Minnesota's 4th District rep). And, as yet, the attorney hasn't filed the proper paperwork...
So I'll be contacting her attorney tomorrow morning in an effort to move things along. I'd really appreciate any feedback on the questions I should be asking along with input about the process and what needs to happen to make sure that her appeal is successful. My niece is approaching the end of her resources so she can't afford any more delays.