Collette had been experiencing pain and stiffness in her lower back and hip for many years.  Her condition had been diagnosed as degenerative disc disease and osteoarthritis of her hip. Collette had worked as an industrial cleaner for many years and by 56 her pain and mobility issues had increased to the point that she was no longer able to continue working. Collette became depressed and anxious as she was unable to pay her bills.

Her doctor recommended she apply for Canada Pension Plan disability which was denied at the initial application and at the reconsideration appeal.  CPP disability had concluded that Collette had the ability to work at another job more suitable to her limitations.  Collette has a Grade 10 education which limited her transferrable job skills.  With DCAC’s help Collette had an appeal before the Social Security Tribunal which was allowed and her disability benefits were granted.

Glenn was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in his late 30s.  Throughout the years, he was able to manage his condition with medication, exercise, and other types of therapies.  In 2017 he fell from a ladder at home which injured his lower back and broke his wrists.  From that point onward, his pain levels escalated and he was unable to sleep which increased his symptoms of Fibromyalgia.  He was unable to continue working at his job in his local city council.  He was covered by his disability insurance for a period of two years when his benefits expired and he applied for CPP disability.  He was denied as there was no “objective evidence” to support his disability. With DCAC’s help we were able to prepare his appeal which was then approved.