approved for social security benefits
 

well folks it took two years a number of denials and one appeal hearing but I am approved for SS benefits, I got mixed emotions about it, glad its over yet sad cause it, I guess in a way solidifies the fact I got MS:Bang-Head:

I wanted to thank all who helped me and offered their support, thank you all very much:hug:

Congratulations and condolences.
YIPPEE!! and I'm so sorry.
Bittersweet, like dark chocolate.

I said on Insights thread that I congratulate you, but I understand how it does solidify the reality of your disease...we're in your corner, guy!:grouphug:

upcoming ssdi hearing
 

I am 3 years waiting for my hearing to appeal denial. It is soon to be scheduled...i am anxious...and I feel for you on your recent ruling, but I hope you also can feel peace also.

Aw Frank, I got SSDI on my second try. I was glad then thought "I must be really bad!" Dark-chocolate sounds good. Congratulations and hope it makes life easier. They never told me kids still in High-school, if not, under 18 can get money. Do yours? If you got it, they get. Sometimes SS needs reminders. You got 5 right?

I'm glad you were approved Frank! :) I can understand the mixed feelings though. I think about it all the time and know it will be a mixed blessing when/if it happens for me.

Good job, Frank.

I cried any time I had to talk about it, before my approval. I was approved the first time, but I went through several appointments, all the form prep, etc. before it was approved. Every time I did anything relating to the approval process, it upset me. :(

I cried heaps that first day, but I have NEVER since. :)

I'm glad it is behind you, once and for all. :hug:

Cherie

yeahhh and hugsssssssssss

great news! and about time.

congratulations. i was very relieved when i got mine and i know this will decrease a lot of stress.