I have had headaches/migraines a couple of times a month for several years. Never cause an issue with work. Recently my job which is very stressful and high paced fired half of my team and I had to pick up my already overwhelming workload further. The stress got to me and I began having chronic migraines and anxiety so I took 2 weeks vacation. I still wasn’t ready to come back to work after and took sick leave because I was told I could use any more of the companies “unlimited PTO” policy. After another week they terminated me.

Now I was denied benefits because I “have a medical condition.” Which I do not. The headaches were stress induced from a very stressful work environment. No ridiculously high stress no headaches. Anyways, I wasn’t able to get my docs medical certification in time for the first application but I was able to get it shortly after and attached to my appeal.

So, what should I expect? How can I best prepare for this? Do I qualify?

Thanks for any help and support