Originally Posted by ElyseHart

The ALJ (judge) ruled in my case that he thought RSD was subjective and he didn't believe my four doctor's (internist, pain management, therapist and neurologist) statements. He said I could find "something" to do. Elyse

Originally Posted by wswells

I just love my family here..Thank you all for wonderfull supportive words and praise..I am still in shock and pleased and mostly not sure why yet...I know this opens up great things..ie..college and kids support..our daughter will be graduating from high school this year and our son is a freshman in high school..I have to receive my confirmation letter in a week or so they said..No, mine is not a workmans comp case..and yes, I had filed for the dependent children at the time of filing..I realize the first large payment placed in our acct. has to go back as that is an 'over-lape-payment' and then they will guide us on the rest..

This is another interesting part of this..I was actually approved back on 9/23/10 and was not advised about it..I was told that every once in awhile files are 'audited' not for our information but that our files were done correctly but the government and guess who's got pulled..Yup, mine..makes me feel good however as no doubt no mistakes made on my numbers in the process..it's all good..

I can't thank you all enough for sticking by me and sharing such happy feelings with me..Iam touched by each and everyone one of your notes and I reply to each of you with a huge thank you and a appreciative hug.. you're right and the timing of this was so nice with my sad heart for my Mom and all....it really lifts my heart..above the clouds!! You are all very special to me..

Much love, Kathy

Originally Posted by keep smilin

Hi Kathy,

Reading your post I just don't understand why your employer is getting involved with your filing of Federal SSD Beneftis. Do you have a case worker at the Social Security Office in your area, where your claim is being handled? I would question some of the goings on with Allsop, I quess that's the company you previously worked for? As far as I know all companies have to carry "short term disability" either through a private insurer or through there state. Once a detemination is made that the person can no longer work then a claim is processed there the Federal Social Security Administration, SSD. So, I wonder why is a private company getting involved with your claim, it's really a conflict of interest?? Kathy, I'm just looking out for you. I would call my case worker and question it.

Gabbycakes

Originally Posted by gabbycakes

Let me try to clearify.. yes, my employer does work thru a private insurer... and mine was processed thu the SSD Administration.. Allsup is a group hired by my previous employer to assist me in applying for SSD (saves the legal help). Once I had hit LTD with my company, they hire this group to guide me in applying for SSD..This in the long run helps put my employer..as once approval for SSD is done..this takes a large financial burden (some) off my previous employer..it's offset/supplemental to LTD..and every company has different private policys... I am blessed as my previous employer, a very large company.. I was there 25 yrs and have fantastic benefits... exp. life time healthcare for myself (and family..children until age 26).. and my husband has survivor benefits...I have lost very little pay while out..on and on..Just wish it didn't have to be this way..I so miss my life there!

Hugz, Kathy

Originally Posted by ElyseHart

Keep smilin, that is such wonderful news. I have been fighting to receive SSD since Jan 2008. I have been denied 3 times and now my case will be sent out of state for a final appeal. The ALJ (judge) ruled in my case that he thought RSD was subjective and he didn't believe my four doctor's (internist, pain management, therapist and neurologist) statements. He said I could find "something" to do. I waited three months after my hearing to receive the Unfavorable notice. I was so depressed I almost died. The stress of the decision made my blood pressure rise like crazy and it took three weeks to get it calmed down. I was not going to appeal but my attorney said he will handle it and I should try to forget about it.

I have RSD in both arms and I can not use my hands for any length of time. In fact, I am rarely on the computer due to pain and clawing of my right hand but I just had to respond because I am so pleased to see some of my fellow RSD sufferers are getting the help they need. It is so hard to show an outsider what pain and suffering feel like when you don't need an oxygen tank (the judge said this to me) or are blind.

I am sure receiving the assistance will take some stress off the situation, which always helps with pain. I have been in a huge flare since July and this ruling just pushed it up another notch. I am going to go soak in a warm Epsom salts bath after writing this so I can calm my arm down. I forget to do the extra little things like that, but I just read that on another thread.

Congrats again on your win, you so deserve it. Nobody knows that better than a fellow RSD sufferer.

Elyse

Originally Posted by loretta

Hi Elyse, YOU deserve it too. I hope your next try with your attorney goes thru. I know being turned down did make you go into a flare. The McGill Pain Index lists RSD as 42 on a scale of 1-50 You can find this either under McGill Pain Index or RSDSA McGill Pain Index . Print that out and give your your attorney. It's so sad the legal and medical system are lacking in full understand of what we live thru day to day.
Please know we are all pulling for you and getting SSDI. I was turned down my first time, now going to try again. I've had it 15 years-full body or generalized and internal. pretty tough every morning when I wake up. Sometimes it last all day and sometimes I have a little time in the late afternoon or evening of some quality time.
Please let us know how it goes, one of your friends, loretta with big hugs