Thank you so much, I just retained by law firm out of Texas, but it's going to be 5 years since I last worked. Idk why it's so hard for the government to take care of the people like me that had been paying taxes since I was 16 years old. The vocational experts on the hearings of the SSA court say I can be a nut sorter, I was like I've cleaned beans long enough, hehe 🤭, 🤕 ouch, everything hurts! I'm so so tired of this unfairness, I just want to get medical attention with Medicaid insurance that I've worked for, for the past 30 years...

I would say yes. Unfortunately it's up to each state based on their protocols. I appealed a negative decision 4 times in my state. I was forced into early retirement. The systems in place can be harsh, but all are different. All you can do is try.

I used a specific SSD Lawyer, costs nothing up front, to fight my battle for me. If you're not approved, lawyer gets nothing. If you are approved, the lawyer will get a % of your prorated lump sum you will receive. Got approved in just under a year. Hope this helps.🤗😘💜

Yes. Fatigue is a significant symptom and the severity is not predictable. Other issues of cognitive changes, unpredictable pain, changes like flare ups that cannot be predicted. Blood work may indicate anemia or decrease in white blood cell count (increases risk of getting an infection). Many meds have significant impacts on blood levels (may result in low immunity response), alertness, cognitive abilities. Lupus itself does all of that.
Having Lupus can make it difficult to commit to being at a job on a regular schedule. All of this can be unpredictable because Lupus and the meds to help limit or prevent organ damage also have negative impact on levels of alertness and cognitive function.

I have kidney damage also.