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FaithS · 07-22-2008, 09:30 AM

Update:

I called my Disability Examiner this morning in Topeka to update her on July Dr. appointments.

I had one appointment with Dr. Sharon Lynch, an MS specialist in Kansas City, on July 3, and I have a follow-up appointment scheduled with her on July 23. I had another appointment with my neurologist in Wichita yesterday.

Regarding my 5 doctors:
1. My psychiatrist is no longer with my mental health agency -- he left June 30. I know that his records have been sent. I do not know what he wrote, but he said that he would support my application, so I trust that there might be something helpful in his notes.

2. My psychologist sent a 2 page letter, in addition to her records, that discussed how my MS has impacted my employment over the past 6 1/2 years.

3. My neurologist sent a short letter, also in support of me receiving disability.

4. My PCP (family doctor) wrote a letter that was in the medical chart, so it was included when medical records sent those out. I have not read his letter; I called their office today, and they plan to send me a copy.

5. I have not talked with Dr. Lynch about applying for disability, so I do not know what she will say. I have only seen her once. When I see her on Thursday, I will bring copies of the other doctors letters that I have, in case she needs "convincing".

I also asked if there was anything else that I needed to do. The examiner said that all of my paperwork, so far, is in, and that after they request and receive information about my July appointments, they may be able to make a determination, if they have enough information.

I am nervous about receiving a denial, as they are fairly typical at a first determination. But, I am also hopeful that, since I have the support of my doctors, they will approve my claim application.

~ Faith

P.S.: Anybody else in the application process? Start a new thread, and share your experiences and progress. Maybe we can learn from it.