I can't believe it finally happened I had my ALJ hearing today and as I'm sure you all understand I have just been a wreck over it, I first applied in June of 2003, I was injured in June of 1999 but continued to work until I just couldn't even crawl in any more.
Of course I got my 2 denials and have since been waiting for my hearing.
Well I got a fully favorable decision today and I didn't even have to testify, thank goodness I was so nervous about it, it's so very hard for me to talk about my disabilities.
I did however sign to change my date of disability on set from 6/03 to 10/03 when I turned 50, no biggie, it's just such a relief to finally get what I deserve.
I won't get much of a monthly benefit as I was a waitress all my life but it sure will help to keep the wolves away from the front door and pay for my meds.
Interesting as it is I even learned things from their expert dr. about my case that I had never been told by my own drs, pretty sad huh??
However I'm thankful to have found out and even more so that finally I have won my claim I got screwed so bad by BWC I just knew I would by SSD also..
The judge said She would have my papers signed and to me with in 30 days, I won't hold my breathe but my lawyer said this judge is really good about keeping her word.
I just wanted to share my good news, I feel as if a thousand pound weight has been lifted off me, I had thought it would upset me to hear those words "total disability" but it didn't I knew I was disabled, I almost cried just from the relief of it finally being accepted by others.
Linda

(((((((((((( Linda )))))))))))))))

I'm so very happy for you that you'll have your benefit plus the medicare!!!

Thank you so much for sharing the good news and keep us informed.

KD

Oh Linda that is the best news of the day! I'm so happy for you!

Congratulations!

Hi Linda,

I' so happy for you! I'm just starting on my "journey" with Soc Sec. Your success story is encouraging!

I'll bet you're celebrating!

Denise

Thanks so much for sharing the good news with me, it is so nice to have good news to share for a change.

KD, Your so right about having the benefit of medicare now, only I have so much to learn about it as I'm not at all knowledgeable about it, but hey I can deal with that..

Julie, Thanks!!

Denise, Please keep us updated to how your journey goes, may it be a positive, short journey!!

Linda

Congratulations, Linda!!!


I'm really glad you finally got all of that stuff behind you. Now you can take a big deep breath and get on with your life!

Idealist