Well, guess what my new friends, I just got paid. Well, technically speaking it's not in my hands, but, it is on it's way. My back pay check is on it's way - sent on the 8th of September and includes only one year, although they said my date of entitlement was 10/18/05. Guess it will be here in about seven days or so, said my worker. However, they said because I failed to file anything prior to June, 2009, they only have to go back one year! Well, I am not going to look a gift horse in the mouth because first of all, I'm going to receive this money without the assistance of an attorney (I never used one, but I called everyone and their mama to get make sure my medical records were sent in. I also had a good letter from my PCP, everything like I said was very well documented It was a strong case based on medical evidence. Anyway, I am almost in shock. I haven't cried nor laughed a lot. It feels weird. Like I'm in some sort of time warp or not in my body...guess it's a side affect of being sickntired but, not so much anymore. I still have my issues as money will not take those away. That is the kicker, right? Also, I am happy that my children will get their money as well. SSA called me and told me this and even set it al up for my children over the phone. However, and I don't want you guys to think I'm greedy, but I thin I'm entitled to all back pay from the date of entitlement? I made two attempts over the phone at filing for SSDI in 2008 and 2008 but was too sick to follow through. I am still sick. Don't you think that my kids had nothing to do with me not filing; they should still be entitled. They couldn't pick up the pen and do it themselves, so they at least should get all of what is due from the date of entitlement. I believe I should be as well. Again, please excuse me if I sound ungrateful in any way because I am very grateful. To God especially and to you who listened and to my friends. I still can't believe that I was one of the very blessed twenty something percent to thirty percent who receive their benefits on their first try! Hence why I also think that I should be entitled to my full back pay, even though I failed to follow through on filing. I may appeal, I may not. I'm just not sure. Any suggestions? Should I let sleeping dogs lie? I got a pretty good settlement amount. We are homeless, so I'll finally be able to put a permanent roof over our heads as well as have a good, steady income which is pretty substantial as well. Jeez, what's a girl gotta do to get some feedback or some friends around here ! Just kiddin', take care and God bless. Hope to hear from someone..anyone, hello, are you there? Goodnight and good luck to all who are fighting this tough fight. I know it's hard, but hand in there. It's depressing but, that's because the devil doesn't want us to have anything to what we are entitled. It doesn't know, but for what we are entitled,, this is what we can have, so says the Lord.


Take care!