Mark in Idaho- Pace and Persistence? That's good information to have. We had one day where we were out as a family and he was seemingly doing well... and then he got too warm. Total meltdown. Tears. We had to leave. Go home. Not a big deal... but even something like a change in body temperature can throw him off.

He is applying through social security. The company that he was working for was bought out two months before the accident. Being as such, the new company did nothing for me. I got letters saying he wouldn't qualify for FMLA or any other benefits through them, because he had not been with the company for a full year. They replaced him- which I understand- he was their food and beverage director, they needed a chef. I get that. But when he asked to come back, even on a part time basis, he was denied. The new chef started telling everyone that my husband was on anti-psychotic meds to treat schizophrenia because of the accident. (Which isn't true I might add)

The first application was done at the hospital in October through a company in the hospital called Chamberlain Edmonds. It took until May before he got the first denial.... just as you said, because they expect he could recover before October... Chamberlain Edmonds referred me to the lawyer and filed my appeal. The second denial came through before we even had the first consultation with the lawyer. The lawyer told us to document, document, document!!

MakNeil- I'm sure she does. I thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for the warm welcome. It's nice to have people to talk to about this... who understand what our family has been through.